Teddy bears stolen from village gravesides in Balderton
The police said it was believed the items were stolen between 30 March and 15 June. An event to return items to people will take place at William Ghent House, in Wilfred Avenue, New Balderton, between 10:00 BST and 13:00."Anyone who has had an item disappear from a loved one's resting place at Balderton Cemetery is advised to attend," the force said.
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