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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Politics
Mark Brown North of England correspondent

Blind woman ‘livid’ after Wetherspoons pub asks for guide dog’s ID

Joanne Hewitson and Rosie, who is wearing a fluorescent yellow harness
Joanne Hewitson and Rosie, who has been with her for about five years. Photograph: @jo_rose29/Kennedy News

A blind woman felt compelled to leave a Wetherspoon pub after staff demanded proof that her guide dog, Rosie, was a genuine guide dog.

Joanne Hewitson, 31, said she was “livid” and “shaking” after her experience going for breakfast at a pub in Hartlepool. The pub chain has apologised for the incident, with a spokesperson saying an error was made.

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