People in one Trowbridge street clubbed together to give Holbrook Primary School 18 digital devices for pupils to use.

The school's pastoral manager Nicola Roberts said: “It started because someone had an extra tablet they didn’t need and they were donating on a local group.”

Over the course of a week, residents brought laptops and Kindles, and one even bought a brand new device to donate.“One of the residents then decided he was going to donate money with some of the other residents and raised £200.”

“Another spoke to the head office at QinetiQ to see if they would donate anything,” Mrs Roberts told the Gazette.

“They donated and set up 10 Chromebooks. It’s just been so lovely and we’re so grateful because it’s made such a difference to the children at Holbrook.”

“We have all been amazed at the kindness and generosity shown by Clarendon Road, what a wonderful community gesture. Thank you for supporting our school.”