More than 40 children from primary schools in Cambridgeshire took part in a Lego challenge in Peterborough.

The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) FIRST® LEGO® League Challenge, a STEM robot competition, was sponsored by Hotpoint in Peterborough and was held in the company's showroom in the city.

On the day, five teams programmed their own autonomous LEGO robot and they were pitched against one another in fast-paced matches.

Huntingdon Primary School were crowned as regional champions and will progress to the national finals in Harrogate later this year.

Kimbolton Primary Academy also scooped an award for their outstanding 'robot design'.

Other participating schools included Great Staughton Primary, Longthorpe Primary and Thomas Deacon Academy.

The competition is designed to encourage young people to take an interest in real world issues and develop their technology skills.

The FIRST® LEGO League Challenge helps students to engage in their education and nurtures important teamwork, problem-solving and life skills. This year’s theme was 'Masterpiece', and offered teams a unique opportunity to design and present innovative ideas about how they can help communicate art across the world.

Ian Moverley, director, of UK communications and government relations at Hotpoint UK, commented: “We love seeing so many young people get excited and inspired by the dynamic nature of the FIRST® LEGO League Challenge.

"This is why we’re proud to have enabled young people in the area to participate for the past six years. In our industry, we want to do all we can to inspire young minds and develop new talent for the future of STEM.

If you or your school are interested in registering a team for next year’s FIRST® LEGO League Challenge or want to learn more about volunteering opportunities, contact: events@consciouscomms.com.