Nominate your hero

Unsung heroes and community champions could take their bow as part of a nationwide search to find ‘ The Best Of British’.

Ay r s h i re res i d e nt s are being urged to step forward and nominate their favourites.

Global hearing specialist Amplifon has launched a Brave Britons search in memory of the company’s founder and Second World War hero, Charles Holland, who was honoured for his bravery by Britain and America.

Nominations can be made in four categories - Outstanding Military Bravery, Against all Odds, Community Champion and Hero Pet.

All those who nominate a hero will be entered into a free prize draw for a chance to win a £ 250 M& S gift card.

Andrew Donaldson, audiologist at Amplifon’s High Street branch in the city said: “These awards celebrate the real unsung heroes in our local communities – those truly remarkable people who are an inspiration to us all.”

Closing Date is Friday, August 11. Nominations can be made at www. amplifon. com/ web/ uk/ awards

The winners will be unveiled by Falklands War veteran Simon Weston, who was voted Britain’s greatest hero in in a 2014 poll, later this year.