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"They are just so cute and cuddly," the 36-year-old software specialist from Surrey says.

Visitor numbers to the park soared and its gift shop was stuffed with Hamish cuddly toys and postcards and cards featuring him and his mum.

Teddy, meanwhile, is a childhood nickname, based on his affable and cuddly persona.

Flowers and cuddly toys were left at the spot where she died.

She confirmed she is the owner of the vehicle seen in the store's CCTV, but denied being involved in shoplifting cuddly toys from Groves Garden Centre to sell online.