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The first British Animal Honours saw four winners in the Meridian region, you may have seen them on the programme last night.

Owen Howkins and his dog Haatchi won the Braveheart Honour, which is for rescued animals who thrive and go on to make a difference to the lives of other animals or people.

Hetty the dog won the Guardian Angel Honour for a trained assistance animal who has transformed someone's life through their skills, loyalty and devotion. Hetty is a guide dog and seizure alert dog for Tony Brown-Griffin from Tunbridge Wells.

Brin the dog from Sussex won the Canine Commando honour, for working alongside the military and the East Sussex Wildlife Rescue and Ambulance Service won the Local Charity of the Year honour for their work rescuing and treating sick and injured animals.