WORCESTER'S RNIB New College has scooped another award to go alongside top national accolades for teaching excellence - this time for its top nosh.

The college, on Whittington Road, was given the Heartbeat Award for healthier food choices provided in a hygienic, smoke-free environment, by the city council yesterday.

The college is the latest of 16 holders of the prestigious award out of 600 catering establishments in the city.

It is run by Worcester City Council's Environmental Health Division in partnership with the National Health Service in Worcestershire and caterers are judged on factors such as staff training, regular cleaning and pest control.

The college was presented with a School Achievements Award for its teaching standards by the Department for Education and Science about six weeks ago.