A bus company is helping a charity initiative that will see colourful lighthouses put out around Southampton.

Bluestar is supporting Light the South in Southampton and Cowes, from July 12 to September 1.

The free art trail features eight-foot-high lighthouses painted by local artists, along with 40 Little Lights created by schools and community groups.

The lighthouses will be sold at the Southampton International Boat Show, raising funds for Southampton Children's Hospital.

Bluestar has also decked out one bus with Light the South branding to promote the event.

Bluestar general manager, Richard Tyldsley, said: "We are delighted to be sponsoring one of the 40 colourful lighthouses, which are on display here in Southampton.

"These magnificent sculptures are set to create a wonderful, free, and family-friendly walking trail through some of our most well-loved and historic parks, landmarks and streets.

"As an established part of the local community, providing bus services across the city, it feels right to support this initiative - especially since this is all in aid of a cause close to our hearts."