Just £700 needs to be raised to meet the target for a magnificent seventh Ipswich Star guide dog.

Just £700 needs to be raised to meet the target for a magnificent seventh Ipswich Star guide dog.

Generous readers, groups and businesses have so far raised £4,300 towards the £5,000 total needed to complete the latest appeal to breed and carry out the initial training of a puppy.

The Guide Dogs charity says a trained pup plays a vital role in being the eyes of a blind or partially-sighted person, their constant companion and helping them enjoy greater freedom.

Puppy walker Penny Parker said The Star’s latest pup, eight-month-old Diamond was doing really well.

Her latest check showed she was in excellent health with good marks in most areas of her development and progress being made in others.

? If you would like to donate to the Ipswich Star Guide Dog Appeal, send your cheques – made payable to Guide Dogs – to Richard Cornwell, Felixstowe editor, Ipswich Star, 172 Hamilton Road, Felixstowe, Suffolk, IP11 7DU.