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A guide dog mum named Puds has fulfilled her Christmas destiny by giving birth to a litter at the most festive time of year. The proud four-year-old golden retriever welcomed nine healthy puppies on 7 December.

Ann Ruddick MBE, from Malton in North Yorkshire, is marking 50 years of guide dog ownership this festive season, celebrating the amazing six guide dogs she has been partnered with since 1973.

The Dodd-Moore family from Bedlington in Northumberland, are marking their first Christmas with Guide Dogs buddy dog, Buddy, who they say has transformed their lives since he was partnered with five year old JJ.

Meet Stormzy, the first Hero Dog Award by Guide Dogs at its annual People Awards

As Halloween approaches, Guide Dogs is highlighting the importance of preparing puppies ahead of the big day, with Halloween festivities exposing young dogs to many potentially overwhelming new experiences.

When someone mentions partnership we often think of a dog and owner walking confidently down the street, but this story shows how deep partnership and collaboration goes at Guide Dogs, and the results it can produce.

Janet and Ralph Sample, from Gateshead tell their story as they celebrate 10 years of marriage, just months after they qualified together with their guide dogs Hugo and Chelsea.

We talk to volunteers Kath, Louise and Trudie, who are not related but are connected to one another through their dogs’ family tree.