UNIVERSITY students and staff will this morning attempt to break a very messy world record.

Exeter College in Turl Street is hosting the attempt to set a new record for the number of people dipping toast soldiers in boiled eggs at one time.

The college invited members of public to join the challenge at 8.45am, in exchange for a free breakfast.

The record to beat was 178, and the attempt this morning was organised by the British Egg Industry Council to celebrate 'World Egg Day' today.