Cumbria County Council and St Aidans School in Carlisle have joined forces to offer a helping hand to students who lost their computer facilities at home.

Years 11, 12 and 13 students from any school will be able to attend St Aidans for two afternoons a week from 1 February until the half-term holidays.

Students must book in advance, and bring their own floppy discs.

'Temporary accommodation'

Councillor Joan Stocker, cabinet member for education, said: "Many young people who are at an important stage in their studies have been seriously affected by the floods.

"Students have lost course work, some have either had their computer at home damaged and some who are in temporary accommodation are finding it difficult accessing alternative computer facilities.

"I hope that students take up this opportunity."

Anyone wanting to attend must book their place in advance by calling Cumbria County Council's education service.