EARLY indications show that it has been another excellent year for GCSE pupils in Shropshire.

Councillor Ann Hartley, Shropshire County Council cabinet member for children's services, said: "We are delighted with this year's results and our congratulations go to the students who have worked so hard. We know how well they been supported by their teachers and families, which is so important.”

She added: “Early indications are that Shropshire's results are very good and it looks like being another excellent year, with Shropshire above the national average.”