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School hands out hundreds of free computers to students during lockdown
Clevedon School is re-purposing 400 of its computers to ensure students can access online learning during lockdown
12:15, 25 JAN 2021
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A Clevedon school is handing out hundreds of computers to students - to ensure they can carry on learning during lockdown.
Headteacher sets up fruit and veg shop outside school to help struggling families
It comes at the same time as Free School Meals provider Chartwells apologised after images of disgraceful food parcels sent to families sparked widespread anger
16:15, 13 JAN 2021
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A Clevedon school has launched a pop up fruit and veg shop on its campus - to help struggling families during the pandemic.
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For the last few weeks, your Express, in partnership with our sister titles across the county, has been seeking nominations for community groups and individuals who have made a difference throughout 2020.
Hundreds of nominations were received, and we were touched by the fantastic stories of those who have made such a difference to so many people this year.
Three of Wakefield s most remarkable community heroes have been recognised in the Yorkshire Big Thank You Awards 2020. Clockwise, from top right: Bobby Singh, Daniel Frank and Molli-Anne Horner.
The 11 winners were unveiled at a star studded virtual ceremony, with TV presenter Harry Gration, Doctor Who star Jodie Whittaker, actresses Verity Rushworth and Angela Griffin, Emmerdale actor Bradley Johnson, BBC Look North’s Keeley Donovan among those to make appearances.