Ref. 71806-09REGULARS at the Rolleston Arms underwent the Kojak treatment for charity.

Tessa Easton and Michael Ball raised more than £800 by shedding their locks.

It was particularly agonising for Michael, who had spent months growing his flowing mane.

"His friend paid an extra £20 to cut off his pony tail," said pub manager Suzy Gardiner.

"The floor was covered in hair and the vacuum cleaner took quite a battering the next day.

"It was all for a good cause though, everyone had a great night, and the pub was crammed."

One brave local, Ashley Bowes agreed to have his legs waxed.

"It provoked a lot of expletives as he also had his bottom waxed," added Suzy.

"We all took turns to do it."

The clippers were wielded as part of a party to celebrate the Commercial Road pub's 113th birthday, with music from four bands.

Money raised will be shared between Cancer Research UK, the RSPCA and the Prospect Hospice.