A TOWN is logging on to the information super highway - thanks to the Lottery.
A £375,035.60 cheque from the People's Network branch of the Government's New Opportunities Fund means 200 computers will now be placed in the 13 libraries across Redcar and East Cleveland.
It is the only library authority in the North-East to receive such a windfall. Libraries officer Carol Barnes said: "This is a really exciting development, in line with what we've wanted to do, but couldn't afford."
The next step will be the introduction of webcams in the council's three main offices, linking into the libraries and opening up the chance of live links with members of the public and councillors or officers.
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