A Megaminx is a 12-sided puzzle which works in a similar way to a Rubik's Cube. Aidan, 16, beat the previous record - which had stood for six years - at a recent competition.

A sixth form student has set a new world record for completing a 12-sided version of the Rubik's cube. Aidan Grainger, 17, from Royal Wootton Bassett in Wiltshire, solved the Megaminx gadget in ...

The winner then solved the cube in just under seven seconds - but the current world record, set in June, is now 3.13 seconds You can watch the competition live by clicking the play button at the ...

There were 16 different competitions, ranging from a 2x2x2 cube with eight pieces all the way to a megaminx cube. The latter is shaped like a dodecahedron and it has 12 sides and 50 movable pieces.

He said: "I hope to compete, hopefully podium and perhaps a win in the Megaminx. But, in terms of the regular Rubik's cube, I am not sure I'm even seeing off making it in the semi-finals or finals.