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Paddington bears left in tribute to Queen cause 'mischief' at Palace before being donated

After the death of the late Queen in September, thousands of cuddly Paddington Bears and other toys were left in tribute to the monarch - and next week Queen Consort Camilla will be giving them to new homes

Daily Mirror · Nov 18, 2022

Quarter of us won't buy partner a gift this Christmas

Many are cutting back on gifts altogether

Wales Online · Nov 14, 2022

Charity launches new Christmas appeal to help feed families over festive period

Barnardo’s aims to help give struggling families the nourishing food they need from Christmas Eve through to Boxing Day.

Daily Record · Nov 1, 2022

Paddington Bear tributes to Queen Elizabeth to go to charity

More than 1,000 Paddingtons and other teddy bears left by well-wishers as a tribute to Queen Elizabeth after her death last month, will be handed over to a children's charity, Buckingham Palace said on Saturday.

Reuters · Oct 15, 2022

Camilla surrounded by Paddingtons as tributes to Queen donated to Barnardo’s

The bears have been collected, professionally cleaned and will be delivered to the charity in the coming weeks.

The Independent UK · Oct 15, 2022

Camilla admires thousands of Paddington bears destined for vulnerable children

The bears, among more than a thousand left in tribute at royal residences after the Queen's death, are to be passed to children's charity Barnardo’s to be distributed to vulnerable youngsters

Daily Mirror · Oct 15, 2022

Scots couple get engaged 360ft in air at peak of Forth Rail Bridge

The couple had shared their first date in South Queensferry and Paul Ward returned to propose to Meghan Crawford.

Daily Record · Sep 30, 2022

Loved up West Lothian couple get engaged 150ft up on top of the Forth Bridge

Paul Ward, 44, surprised his soon to be wife Meghan Crawford, 38, atop of the famous structure. The couple were taking part in the 'Your View' event organised by Network Rail and Barnardo's among many others.

Edinburgh Live · Sep 29, 2022

Love is in the air as West Lothian couple get engaged on top of the Forth Bridge

Meghan Crawford and Paul Ward became the fourth couple to get engaged at the fourth Barnardos charity event on the Forth Bridge!

Daily Record · Sep 29, 2022

Former Largs seaside amusements arcade to get new lease of life as shop plans approved

Planners say move will have a positive impact on footfall and help create attractive surroundings.

Daily Record · Sep 3, 2022