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Prince Andrew to look after Queen’s beloved corgis
The Queen had four dogs that will now be rehomed.
The Duke of York, Prince Andrew is set to look after Queen Elizabeth II‘s beloved corgis following her passing on Thursday, along with his ex-wife Sarah Ferguson.
The announcement comes per the BBC after a source close to Andrew reportedly told the outlet: “The corgis will return to live at Royal Lodge with the duke and duchess.”
As the insider went on to explain: “It was the duchess who found the puppies which were gifted to Her Majesty by the duke.
“The duchess bonded with Her Majesty over dog walking and riding horses, and even after her divorce, she would continue her great friendship with Her Majesty, by walking the dogs in Frogmore and chatting.”
Remarkably, the Queen owned more than 30 corgis in her lifetime, having developed a love for the dog breed after she received one for her 18th birthday present. Her most recent pair, Sandy and Muick (pronounced Mick), were gifted to her by Andrew and his daughters back in 2021.
The Queen also had another dog named Candy, a dorgi (a Dachshund and Welsh Corgi-cross). While many believe the pup will likely join the two under the Duke and Duchess’ care, is also thought that Candy could go to a member of the Queen’s staff, according to the Mirror.
Furthermore, the Queen also owned a lesser-known fourth dog: a cocker spaniel called Lissy, named after the late monarch herself. Once again, it remains unclear where Lissy will be taken.
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The prize-winning pooch recently stormed the 91st Kennel Club Cocker Spaniel Championship, seeing off 38 other canine competitors to take.
The Queen was also known to have an affection for horses, owning more than 100, several of which were of racing pedigree and regular competed at the likes of the Grand National. The Independent reports that they have earned her over £7 million in prize money down the years.
As for their future, royal author Claudia Joseph told the New York Post that her daughter, Princess Anne and granddaughter, Zara Tindall, are likely to make the decision as the foremost equestrians in the family.
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Police appeal to find next of kin after man found outside Palace Theatre
Daisy Jackson
Police are trying to track down the family of a man who died after being found unresponsive outside the Palace Theatre in Manchester.
The man, who has now been named as Jonathan Bernard Carroll, was seen outside the city centre theatre at around 6.30am on Tuesday 12 November.
Emergency services rushed to the scene and Mr Carroll was taken to hospital.
Tragically, the 47-year-old passed away a short time later.
A large cordon was in place on Whitworth Street and Oxford Road while police and security attended the incident.
Greater Manchester Police are now appealing to find his next of kin.
It’s believed that he resided in the Salford area of Greater Manchester.
Anyone with any information should contact the Coroner’s Office on 0161 856 1376.
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Greater Manchester public urged to help get people ‘off the streets and on their feet’ before Christmas
Emily Sergeant
Locals are being urged to help get hundreds of people “off the streets and back on their feet” this festive season.
As the temperatures told colder by the day, and Christmas creeps closer and closer, Greater Manchester Mayor’s Charity is bringing back ‘1000 Beds for Christmas’, and the massively-important initiative is aiming to provide 1,000 nights of accommodation to people at risk of homelessness before the big day arrives.
Forming part of the ongoing ‘A Bed Every Night’ scheme, this festive fundraising mission is designed to provide food, shelter, warmth, and dedicated vital wrap-around support for those who need it most.
The charity says it wants to build on the “incredible success of 2023”, which raised more than £55,000 and provided 1,800 nights of accommodation.
Stockport-based property finance specialists, Together – which has supported the campaign for the last two years – has, once again, generously pledged to match every public donation for the first £20,000 raised.
Unfamiliar with the ‘A Bed Every Night’ scheme? Since 2017, when rough sleeping peaked, the initiative has helped ensure a significantly-higher rate of reduction in the numbers of people facing a night on streets in Greater Manchester than seen nationally.
The landmark scheme has given people the chance to rebuild their lives, while also giving them access to key services and opportunities that allows them to stay off the streets for good.
Despite the scheme’s recent success, organisations across Greater Manchester are under “a huge amount of pressure” to meet the demand for their services this winter, and given the current economic outlook, household budgets will continue to be squeezed – leaving people on the sharp end of inequality and poverty.
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“Help us be a lifeline to organisations on the frontline,” Greater Manchester Mayor’s Charity urged in it’s public appeal for donations.
You can help make sure ‘A Bed Every Night’ is a reality for all by donating here.
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12th September 2022 
