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Lamb sold in memory of Cumbrian teenager Will Pedley raises more than £8,000 for charity

Family say the sale will support charity dedicated to preventing teenage suicide

Jane Thynne
Head of News and Business
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A lamb owned by William Pedley has been auctioned for charity following the teenager's death
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A lamb owned by William Pedley has been auctioned for charity following the teenager's death

A prize-winning lamb auctioned in memory of Cumbrian teenager William Pedley has raised more than £8,000 for charity after it was sold at Hawes Auction Mart this week. 'Will's lamb' The gimmer lamb...

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