A teacher at a school near Cockermouth welcomed triplets and twins to her class this week.

It is the first time Lynsey Smith, who has been teaching for 18 years, has had triplets in her class.

The reception teacher at Bridekirk Dovenby School said: "I've had lots of twins over the years but only one set that was identical, I've never had triplets. I'm just getting to know them, they all have distinct personalities."

All the children are aged four and from Dovenby.

The triplets are Hollie, Zac and Connor Hodgson. The identical twins are Elliot and Jacob Buckley.

Did your child start reception or were your older ones going back to school this week?

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