Tanya in bid to become UK's top dog groomer in BBC test

A former Castlebar resident has been selected to compete alongside 15 others on the new BBC 1 prime entertainment series, Pooch Perfect.

Tanya Salas, who now lives in Bangor, Co. Down, is delighted to be in with a chance of being crowned UK's top dog groomer.

On her Facebook page, she said: “This is an amazing opportunity and I'm so grateful to be given the chance to be a part of it.

"I've met some amazing, talented people and definitely made some friends for life.”

Pooch Perfect begins tomorrow (Thursday) at 8 p.m. on BBC 1 and is hosted by award-winning actress Sheridan Smith OBE.

There are eight episodes in the series.

All of her friends in Castlebar will be tuning in to support Tanya.

Check out: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000r0p4