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Sheila was born in South Shields in 1940 and was raised in South Tyneside.

Sheila Graber: The animator who brought Paddington Bear to life

People of all ages flocked to the Teddy Bear hospital in Seaburn when it was held in 1986.

Sunderland's Teddy Bear Day scenes

Cheryl studied locally at schools in Newcastle before reaching fame as part of Girls Aloud, however she did a brief summer school stint at the Royal Ballet School at nine years old.

Cheryl back with new project for first time since Liam Payne's death

Cheryl "heartbroken" over Liam Payne's final TV appearance

Boki the brown bear's heart-warming reunion with pals at wildlife park after life-saving brain surgery

Beloved bear's heart-melting reunion with pals after brain surgery

Polar bears go wild and take to the water...in a kayak

Polar bears go wild and take to the water...in a kayak

Men think they could also outpace include crocodiles and elephants

One in 50 men believe they can outrun a HORSE, poll reveals

A view of the old Timpson Shoes shop

Timpson's the top shoe shop - and its growling bear

Bridges director Karen Eve and Sunderland Mayor Councillor Allison Chisnall with Paddington

Please look after this bear - Paddington comes to Sunderland

A Brit performed life-saving dental surgery on a BEAR - after it was unable to eat properly due to its broken teeth and decaying gums.

Watch: Rescued bear has dental surgery - and now he can eat again

The bear calmly stole a fresh-caught salmon, as the fisherman who caught it could only watch on in disbelief. (Photo: Collab/SWNS)

Cheeky bear steals fisherman's freshly-caught salmon

Zoo sees bumper crowd amid claims that bear is a ‘human in disguise’

Is it really a bear or a human in fancy dress?

Jeremy Allen White as Carmen ‘Carmy’ Berzatto in The Bear, wearing a blue apron, holdin a spoon in a restaurant kitchen (Credit: Frank Ockenfels/FX )

‘The Bear’ season 2 release date confirmed

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Here we give an expert’s advice on caring for your pet

Watch as sunbather comes face-to-face with huge bear
New footage shows a man who is confronted by a huge bear while relaxing at home.
Beth Franklin

Reality TV star Stephen Bear is set to be sentenced on Friday (March 3) for sharing a private video of him having sex with his former girlfriend, Georgia Harrison, on his OnlyFans website.

Reality TV star Stephen Bear to be sentenced over ‘revenge porn’

First News: A beary good idea!

First look at the new Tarantino's restaurant in North Bridge Street

First look inside stunning new Tarantino's restaurant ahead of opening

Don't be a flaming hedgehog killer

he ongoing Covid-19 pandemic has made foreign travel more difficult

These are the winter sun travel destinations with UK travel corridors

Thornhill School caretaker Jimmy Duncan got his legs waxed at the school in 2008, with pupils paying 50p per ticket to watch!

Putting the Pudsey memories in the picture

The cast of new TV show Treasure Island. (L-R) Marco, Mano, Elissa, Emily, Jim, Cat, Bear, Morag, Irene, Jack, Ivar, Ruby and Ben. Image by Federico Galbraith/ Channel 4.

Meet the former Royal Marine from Sunderland set to star in survival TV show Tre...

Kelley Neal manager at the Bear Natural kichen garden, North Bridge Street, Sunderland.

Guilt free kebabs: derelict Sunderland building transformed into Bear & Natural ...

Cheryl says she would love to have more children- whether she's in a relationship or not.

Pop star Cheryl says she would love more kids - with or without a man

Cheryl looks set for a Top 10 hit with her new single Love Made Me Do It.

Cheryl set to make a triumphant chart comeback with new song Love Made Me Do It

Warwick Davis and Bear Grylls

TV Highlight: Warwick Davis pushes himself to the limit
Bear's Mission with Warwick Davis,Â ITV, Tuesday, 9pm
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Cheryl has thanked her fans for their support.

Cheryl celebrates 15 'amazing' years as a pop star

Rachel Lowe at her shop Rock Paper Bears in Sunderland

Sunderland trainee teacher comes up with crafty business idea

Picture by PA. Lewis Bloor and Marnie Simpson at the Celebrity Big Brother final.

South Shields Geordie Shore star Marnie Simpson comes fourth in Celebrity Big Br...

Marnie is third-favourite to win Celebrity Big Brother, according to one bookie.

South Shields reality star Marnie Simpson through to Celebrity Big Brother final

Marnie was spared eviction from the CBB house last night. Picture: Press Association.

Marnie Simpson saved from eviction as Chloe Khan leaves CBB house

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