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Coronavirus Cambridge: City foodbanks fear being overwhelmed

Coronavirus Cambridge: City foodbanks fear being overwhelmed

Coronavirus Cambridge: City foodbanks fear being overwhelmed

23 March 2020

City food banks are expecting a surge in people who have lost their income needing emergency foodpacks - just as volunteers have to self isolate


Coronavirus: Obey social distancing rules - or face lockdown, hints Prime Minister

Coronavirus: Obey social distancing rules - or face lockdown, hints Prime Minister

Coronavirus: Obey social distancing rules - or face lockdown, hints Prime Minister

23 March 2020

The government will also tell 1.5 million people with underlying conditions to stay at home for 12 weeks, with community hubs set up to help them.


‘It feels like your lungs are filling up with smoke or liquid’ says Cambridgeshire coronavirus patient, 29

‘It feels like your lungs are filling up with smoke or liquid’ says Cambridgeshire coronavirus patient, 29

‘It feels like your lungs are filling up with smoke or liquid’ says Cambridgeshire coronavirus patient, 29

22 March 2020

Daryl Doblados posted a video message urging people to take Covid-19 seriously.


Cambridge United’s Here for U’s scheme offers community support during coronavirus outbreak

Cambridge United’s Here for U’s scheme offers community support during coronavirus outbreak

Cambridge United’s Here for U’s scheme offers community support during coronavirus outbreak

22 March 2020

It is offering a range of schemes, including a community careline live from Monday March 23.


Bango boost as online spending platforms boom

Bango boost as online spending platforms boom

Bango boost as online spending platforms boom

22 March 2020

Carrier billing company says coronavirus has resulted in retailers migrating online


Watch Cambridge firefighters dance to Olly Murs for Ant and Dec’s Saturday Night Takeaway

Watch Cambridge firefighters dance to Olly Murs for Ant and Dec’s Saturday Night Takeaway

Watch Cambridge firefighters dance to Olly Murs for Ant and Dec’s Saturday Night Takeaway

22 March 2020

White Watch performed the worm, the floss and a walking handstand while in protective gear.


1,100 sign up in days for Redgate’s free Kids Coding Club

1,100 sign up in days for Redgate’s free Kids Coding Club

1,100 sign up in days for Redgate’s free Kids Coding Club

22 March 2020

Volunteers at the Cambridge software company will teach children to code while schools are out.


Support the Cambridgeshire Coronavirus Community Fund to help those in need during Covid-19 crisis

Support the Cambridgeshire Coronavirus Community Fund to help those in need during Covid-19 crisis

Support the Cambridgeshire Coronavirus Community Fund to help those in need during Covid-19 crisis

21 March 2020

The Cambridge Independent is pleased to support the initiative.


Government to pay 80% of salary of retained employees unable to work during coronavirus crisis

Government to pay 80% of salary of retained employees unable to work during coronavirus crisis

Government to pay 80% of salary of retained employees unable to work during coronavirus crisis

20 March 2020

Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced the unprecedented move to help retain jobs.


Pubs, restaurants and gyms told they must close as government steps up coronavirus fight

Pubs, restaurants and gyms told they must close as government steps up coronavirus fight

Pubs, restaurants and gyms told they must close as government steps up coronavirus fight

20 March 2020

Prime Minister Boris Johnson says cafes, nightclubs, cinemas must follow suit.


Coronavirus: The essential daily briefing for Cambridgeshire - March 20

Coronavirus: The essential daily briefing for Cambridgeshire - March 20

Coronavirus: The essential daily briefing for Cambridgeshire - March 20

20 March 2020

Cambridgeshire County Council has released its second daily briefing with a round-up of any changes to its services.


Extinction Rebellion shifts focus to aiding battle against coronavirus

Extinction Rebellion shifts focus to aiding battle against coronavirus

Extinction Rebellion shifts focus to aiding battle against coronavirus

20 March 2020

Climate change group takes community networks support role


Help your Hospital appeal launched by Addenbrooke’s Charitable Trust

Help your Hospital appeal launched by Addenbrooke’s Charitable Trust

Help your Hospital appeal launched by Addenbrooke’s Charitable Trust

20 March 2020

The fundraising initiative is designed to help Addenbrooke’s and the Rosie during the coronavirus crisis.


Coronavirus Cambridge: The ‘key workers’ who can send children to school during the pandemic

Coronavirus Cambridge: The ‘key workers’ who can send children to school during the pandemic

Coronavirus Cambridge: The ‘key workers’ who can send children to school during the pandemic

20 March 2020

People in Cambridgeshire can find out if they are on the government's list of the 'key workers' who can send their children to school.


Cambridgeshire residents urged to continue donating blood

Cambridgeshire residents urged to continue donating blood

Cambridgeshire residents urged to continue donating blood

20 March 2020

NHS Blood and Transport is asking people to keep donating to make sure hospitals continue to receive the blood they need.


Small businesses likely to be hardest hit by the coronavirus, warns Ian Sandison of Cambridge BID

Small businesses likely to be hardest hit by the coronavirus, warns Ian Sandison of Cambridge BID

Small businesses likely to be hardest hit by the coronavirus, warns Ian Sandison of Cambridge BID

20 March 2020

Cashflow is a major challenge for many, he says.


Coronavirus: Cambridge United faces ‘difficult’ decisions over staff and may put season tickets on sale early

Coronavirus: Cambridge United faces ‘difficult’ decisions over staff and may put season tickets on sale early

Coronavirus: Cambridge United faces ‘difficult’ decisions over staff and may put season tickets on sale early

19 March 2020

CEO Ian Mather said there was ‘no clarity’ over when the U’s could take to the pitch again.


Two cases of coronavirus confirmed at Royal Papworth Hospital in Cambridge

Two cases of coronavirus confirmed at Royal Papworth Hospital in Cambridge

Two cases of coronavirus confirmed at Royal Papworth Hospital in Cambridge

19 March 2020

The patients were already in isolation.


Coronavirus - Keeping Cambridge in Business: A-Z of retailers, pubs and companies offering deliveries and new services

Coronavirus - Keeping Cambridge in Business: A-Z of retailers, pubs and companies offering deliveries and new services

Coronavirus - Keeping Cambridge in Business: A-Z of retailers, pubs and companies offering deliveries and new services

19 March 2020

The Cambridge Independent is launching a new campaign to highlight how we can still benefit from local goods and services.


Taxi service’s free delivery is for higher purpose

Taxi service’s free delivery is for higher purpose

Taxi service’s free delivery is for higher purpose

19 March 2020

CamCab offer applies to over-70s who need shopping aid


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