Guide dog puppies, Blue and Star, visited Bluestar's Southampton depot.

The bus operator has sponsored the puppies and donated £26,900 to Guide Dogs.

Bluestar's general manager, Richard Tyldsley, said: "We were delighted to meet Blue and Star for the first time since our £26,900 donation to Guide Dogs.

"The charity is our official good cause, and we have been spending time raising funds and awareness to help it provide a range of services and support to people living with a vision impairment."

Guide dog puppies Blue and Star meet Bluestar staff in SouthamptonGuide dog puppies Blue and Star meet Bluestar staff in Southampton (Image: Bluestar) He added that the company allows guide dogs and their trainers to board their buses to help with their training.

Gemma Spencer, Guide Dogs community fundraising manager, said: "Thank you to the team at Bluestar for their generous donation that will enable more guide dog puppies to begin their training.

"We really appreciate all the support from Bluestar, and it will contribute to helping more people with sight loss live the lives they choose."