MORE than 50 mutts and their owners braved the hottest day of the year to take part in the annual Colchester Dogathon.

They enjoyed a two-and-a-half mile sponsored walk around High Woods Country Park on Sunday morning before taking part in a fun dog show.

This year, organisers Headway Essex invited owners to dress up their pets for a new category - Furry Fashionista.

For more pics, see Tuesday's Gazette