"Lovely" to be nominated for Animal Award

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Service Dogs UK, based in Fareham, were one of the finalists in the Animal category in BBC Radio Solent's Make a Difference Awards for 2025. The charity trains and supplies assistance dogs to veterans of the armed forces and emergency services who have post traumatic stress disorder. The Make a Difference Awards recognise and celebrate people, across eight different categories, who are going above and beyond to make a difference where they live. Nominations for the 2026 Make a Difference Awards close on Tuesday 31st March at 5pm. For a full list of categories - and details of how to nominate someone - go to bbc.co.uk/makeadifference, where you can also see full Terms and our Privacy Notice.