Cambridge Breakfast

NHS workers and social care workers across the UK will have access to HomeServe’s qualified, trusted engineers for free repairs across a range of services in the home, including any plumbing or drainage issues and heating troubles. Julian gets the details from Homeserve’s Greg Reed.

A Cambridge University study has identified 275 ways to reduce transmission of the coronavirus. Julian speaks to Professor William Sutherland from the University’s Department of Zoology, who led the study.

Two Cambridge doctors have formed a virtual NHS choir that will feature 600 staff from across the UK. Chorus-19 is planning to give a twist to the Dexy’s Midnight Runners classic Come on Eileen. Julian spoke to Dr Zoe Fritz, who works on the admissions ward at Addenbrooke’s Hospital.

The ADC Theatre is like so many other venues dark right now. But there’s plans for an online season and also the student run building is also developing its archive. Julian speaks to operations manager Luke Dell and theatre manager Jamie Rycroft.

A new home delivery service is being set up to bring produce from local stores to your door. It’s called Click it Local and it’s working with local courier firm Zedify. Julian speaks to Zedify’s Rob King and Steven Koch from Zedify.

The organisers of the Cambridge Literary Festival are launching The Listening Festival in the space occupied by their spring event. Cathy Moore is the director of the Festival.

Ministers have ordered an NHS app, to trace users who’ve come into contact with infected people. It’s understood it could help see some social distancing measures lifted next month. Julian finds out more from Gadget Guide’s Rob Chipperfield.

Julian speaks to Sam and Stephen Newland, who are raising funds to purchase materials to make much needed face shields with a 3D printer for Magpas Air Ambulance crews to help protect them during the COVID19 pandemic.

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Julian speaks to Boots’ Chief Pharmacist Marc Donovan who has advice on spotting Coronavirus symptoms, the difference with Hayfever, and how the chemist is protecting customers and staff.

East Anglian Air Ambulance has launched an appeal to finance personal protective equipment for its two critical care teams. Julian speaks to the Air Ambulance’s Head of Operations, Richard Hindson.