The search is on to find the most dog-friendly places in the West Midlands as the Kennel Club launches its Be Dog Friendly Awards 2015.

The competition, now in its ninth year, is part of the Be Dog Friendly campaign, which aims to break down barriers for man's best friend by encouraging more businesses and public spaces to welcome dogs through their doors.

Last week, the Ross Gazette reported that there was a world record attempt for the most dogs in one place wearing a bandana.

More than 764 dogs were needed to break the record. There were 566 dogs registered in Ross, which was not quite enough to break the world record, but it was a UK record.

The event raised nearly £9000 for the Soi Dog Foundation, which helps to rescue street dogs in Thailand.

There are ten Be Dog Friendly Awards for excellence: Hotel / Hostel; Pub / Bar; Day out; High Street; Beach; Café / Restaurant; Camping / Caravanning; Town / City; Great Outdoors; Large Organisation.

Why not nominate Ross, or one of its dog friendly spots? If you do have a place in mind, you can nominate online at: http://www.bedogfriendlyawards.co.uk">www.bedogfriendlyawards.co.uk. You can also vote for your favourite dog friendly places or businesses using the website.

For the story in full, pick up a opt of this week's Ross Gazette.