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The Queen Consort personally delivered Paddington bears and other cuddly toys, which were left as tributes to Queen Elizabeth II at Royal Residences, to children supported by the charity.

14 pictures as Queen Consort gifts Paddington bears to vulnerable children

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Some 59 per cent of parents said they are struggling with their mental health, the poll showed. Picture: Getty Images

Most parents are struggling with mental health or finances, says Unicef

The Queen Consort, Camilla, has revealed the Paddington Bear tributes will be donated to children’s charity Barnados

Queen Consort Camilla with Paddington Bear tributes going to new home

The MS Victoria ferry berthed in the Port of Leith, Edinburgh, which is providing temporary accommodation to Ukrainian refugees invited to Scotland.

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Escalating need in families in recent years is being met with diminishing support, as local authority budgets tighten, says Susan Galloway. (Picture: Michael Gillen)

Scotland needs to get serious about child poverty – Susan Galloway

Will charity shops also be opening their doors to the public? (Photo: Shutterstock)

When will charity shops open in Scotland?

Here’s how to keep kids safe online - according to new government guidelines

Leading UK charities have called a £750 million package of support to help them survive the coronavirus crisis a “drop in the ocean”, warning that they face a £4 billion shortfall over the next three months if the lockdown continues.

UK charities say £750 million package is a 'drop in the ocean'

Sue Ryder hospices across the UK could close - here’s why

80,000 people in UK pose sexual threat to children, says Sajid Javid

Insight: Young lives ruined as pleas for mental health treatment rejected

Future employability services need protected funding to tackle youth unemployment, particularly those for the most disadvantaged and marginalised young people. Picture: Gareth Easton

Devolved powers opportunity to help most vulnerable

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