After years of work and months of worry, there were smiles and hugs at schools across Lancashire as pupils received their GCSE results.
We’ve rounded up some of our best pictures in the gallery below.

1. GCSE results
(L-R) Jada, Paris, Beth, Marina, Kacie, Arran, Leon and Jack celebrate their GCSE results at Fulwood Academy. Photo: Kelvin Stuttard

2. GCSE results
Jada achieved top grades with two Grade 9s, five Grade 8s and a Distinction. Photo: Kelvin Stuttard

3. GCSE results
Leon, Arran and Jack celebrate their GCSE results at Fulwood Academy. Photo: Kelvin Stuttard

4. GCSE results
Principal Andrew Galbraith celebrating with his students at Fulwood Academy. Photo: Kelvin Stuttard
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