STUDENTS have cycled through the streets of Hereford on the world's biggest bike.

The Duke of Edinburgh Award candidates cycled the 24-seater bike as part of the community section of the scheme.

The 12 students, all from the Royal National College for the Blind, won sponsorship to raise money for the city's Barrs Court School's hydrosense pool campaign.

Herefordshire Council issues more than 300 Duke of Edinburgh certificates each year to young people between the ages of 14 and 25.

There are more than 200 skills to choose from, including film and video making, sports coaching, music composition and performance, cake decoration and practical agricultural skills such as caring for animals or growing crops.

For further information about getting involved in the scheme telephone Malcolm Mason on 01432 383027.