It has been a sombre few days in the United Kingdom and beyond following the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
The nation has now entered a 10-day mourning period, led by the Queen’s successor, King Charles III.
But many were surprised that it was a simple tweet from a cartoon bear that moved them to tears on the day the sad news was announced.
A post was shared on the Twitter account of Paddington, the fictional bear who joined the Queen for a marmalade sandwich in a heartwarming sketch for the Platinum Jubilee.
It said: “Thank you Ma’am, for everything,” a nod back to that popular appearance they made together back in June.
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This on par if not better than the Olympic James Bond scene. The Queen having tea with Paddington – incredible that at 96 and after 70 years on the throne she still has the power to surprise #platinumpartyatthepalacepic.twitter.com/88NP1ScpXx
Someone wrote: “Paddington said it best – Thank you for everything. How lucky were we to have The Queen all these years, a remarkable life and remarkable lady. We are feeling very sad in our household.”
One person said: “Didn’t think I’d be crying at Paddington today.”
While another posted: “This one tweet has reduced me to a snivelling mess.”
Sharing the original video, someone tweeted: “The part when @paddingtonbear said ‘thank you ma’am for everything.’ made my heart cry. I’ve never been to the UK, but The Queen has always been a symbol of stability in an ever changing world. #QueenElizabethII Rest In Peace Your Majesty.”
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National Lottery hunts for Tameside player who’s not claimed £1m winnings
Daisy Jackson
The hunt is on to find a National Lottery player in Tameside who’s won £1m – and not claimed it.
The missing millionaire won the huge prize on a Lotto ticket bought on Wednesday 1 July, somewhere in the Borough of Tameside.
But with just two months to go until the prize expires, the player has still not come forward to claim their winnings.
The winning numbers in were 5, 8, 26, 33, 39, 42 and the Bonus Ball was 54.
Now, the National Lottery is renewing its search for the millionaire, calling for the mystery winner to cash in their prize before it expires at midnight on 28 December.
National Lottery Senior Winners’ Advisor Andy Carter has been out in Tameside ‘hunting’ for the missing millionaire, visiting everywhere from Portland Basin to Hartshead Pike.
Andy said: “I’ve searched high and low across Tameside for our missing millionaire, but I’ve had no luck.
National Lottery hunts for Tameside player who’s not claimed £1m winnings. Credit: Anthony Devlin/Assignments/Press Association
“With just two months left to claim this £1 million prize, now is the time for anyone who bought a Lotto ticket in Tameside for the 1 July draw to have another look.
“The winning ticket could be tucked away somewhere completely ordinary, while its owner has absolutely no idea they are a millionaire.
“We’d love to find the person we’ve been looking for and turn this search into a celebration. So, if you bought a ticket in the area, dig it out, check those numbers and help us find Tameside’s missing millionaire. It could be you.”
With all National Lottery draws, players have 180 days from the day of the draw to claim their prize if they have the winning ticket. Anyone who has any queries or who believes they have the winning ticket for any of the National Lottery draws within the 180-day deadline should call the National Lottery Line on 0333 234 5050 or email [email protected].
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Public urged to call the police if they see this wanted man
Daisy Jackson
Cheshire Police are appealing for the public’s help in tracing a wanted man with links to Macclesfield and Alsager.
Joshua Wyatt, 34, is wanted on recall to prison, and officers are urging anyone who has seen him or knows of his whereabouts to come forward.
Wyatt is described as being 183cm (6ft) tall and of medium build, with a bald head and blue eyes.
Police believe he has links to both Macclesfield and Alsager.
Anyone who sees Wyatt or has information about where he may be is asked to contact Cheshire Police on 101 or report information via the force’s website.
Information should be provided quoting reference number 26000809013.
Daisy Jackson -
8th September 2022 
