LANCASHIRE students waiting for their A-level or GCSE results are reminded that help is available to them.

The county council's Talkzone service offers advice and support to young people between the age of 12 to 19 years and up to 25 years for those with a disability.

It is accessible by telephone, email, text and webtalk from 2pm to 10pm every day, including weekends and Bank Holidays.

Cllr Jayne Rear, Lancashire County Council's cabinet member for education, said: "I appreciate that this can be a very worrying time for young people.

"Some students might be even more worried this year, as they haven't actually been able to take an exam, and their grades will be based on the statistical adjustment of predictions made by their teachers instead.

"This is a new situation for them and could add to their anxiety.

"Waiting for your results can be a very stressful experience for some young people, and I urge them to give Talkzone a try."