The Heart Hero Awards returned for their eighth year – rolling out the red carpet to celebrity supporters and inspiring advocates.

In a ceremony hosted by broadcaster Vernon Kay last night, the British Heart Foundation (BHF) celebrated those that have gone above and beyond in the lifesaving work against cardiovascular disease.

Returning for the sixth time, Vernon said: ‘Every year it’s such a privilege to meet so many inspiring people – their stories always bring tears to my eyes.

‘This event is a wonderful way to recognise all the incredible people who help the BHF make a real difference to so many lives.’

But one winner of the Heart Hero Awards, of which Metro was a media partner of, did not look like the expected ‘incredible people’. Golden retriever Polly was given her own ‘Bark He

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