The origins of the teddy bear involve President Theodore Roosevelt, a bear hunt, a political cartoon, and the owner of a candy shop in New York.

Convicted paedophile Shane Medhurst, 58, who was handed a 25-year sentence, has complained from behind bars that prison guards at HMP High Down 'lost' his favourite teddy bear.

Johnny Vegas refused to sell beloved teddy bear despite eye-watering offer The Benidorm star has swapped comedy for collectables in his new venture as an antique dealer.

Inmates at a Leicester prison are pocketing £20 a week through a teddy bear making workshop that has won praise from inspectors. The 10-man soft toy operation called Bearing Gifts was launched ...

On Saturday, a Teddy Bear Bash was hosted at Wascana Park. The bash is a “hospital” where kids can bring their favourite stuffed animal, doll or creature to get looked at by a health-care worker.

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