School receives donation Despite the Government s pledge to supply all schoolchildren in England and Wales with the necessary technology to partake in remote lessons during the national lockdown, their delayed response has meant that members of the public have instead intervened. Kenneth Archer of the Freemasons is the latest benefactor to organise the donation of laptops to schoolchildren lacking the means of accessing their online lessons during this period. A total of 52 laptops were delivered to Beacon Hill School, Wigton this week on behalf of the local branch of the Freemasons organisation. I feel compelled to help all the time, he explains.
Schools in the area are appealing for electronic equipment to help with their children s learning during this latest lockdown. Several schools in Cumbria have put out appeals for items for their children including laptops, desktops or tablets. These can then be wiped clean and reused. Yvonne Craig, headteacher of Ewanrigg Junior School, in Maryport, put out an appeal on Facebook for electronic equipment. She said: If anyone has an unneeded laptop or tablet that can be donated to our school, we would be very grateful to receive it. We can then have it wiped and then it can be used to support our children s learning at home.
Millions of dollars and scandal: Five business and political court cases to follow in 2021
6 Jan, 2021 03:00 AM
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Business leaders and former MPs are due to stand trial this year. Photo / 123rf
Scandal and alleged fraud, here are five of the biggest business and political court cases to read about in 2021.
The new year brings new beginnings but also some legacy business issues for the courts to deal with.
NZ First Foundation donations and two mystery accused Two people charged in the NZ First Foundation case continue to deny charges over allegations of improper political donations but may soon be named.
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Thousands of children enjoyed a traditional Christmas treat with their friends to mark the end of a school year like no other.
Businesses across Cumbria stepped forward to support the festive initiative to provide a free lunch with all the trimmings, hats and crackers for children at the 11 schools within Cumbria Education Trust.
It meant a special coming together for children aged three to 18 at the end of a year disrupted by coronavirus.
Schools were closed to all apart from key worker children in March, partially reopened in June and classes have been taught in isolated year bubbles since the full return in September.