The prospect of receiving A-level results in person wasn't enough to entice many students from their beds this morning.

The KM Group was ready to capture the moment when students rushed to collect their all-important brown envelope early this morning - but an internet checking service means many decided to access their results online instead.

However they received their results, students were celebrating record breaking results across the country.

Competition for university places this year is hotter than ever, with more youngsters looking to continue their studies rather than battle for jobs.