Picture special: Tears, cheers and smiles as students collect A-level results across South Tyneside

Thousands of students across the UK are learning what their next step will be today after receiving their A-level grades.

By The Newsroom

Published 16th Aug 2018, 12:51 BST- 1 min read

Updated 16th Aug 2018, 15:09 BST

And we there as you celebrated the news to catch it all on camera.

We’ve been out and about across the borough today getting to meet some of you and find out what you’re planning to get up to next.

It’s been an emotional day - and if things didn’t go to plan, don’t forget there are plenty of options available to you.

Did you collect your results today?

Flick through our picture gallery above and see if you can spot yourself or your friends in our pictures.