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

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

Jane Thynne

Head of News and Business

17 September 2025 鈥� 2 min read

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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 拢8,000 for charity after it was sold at Hawes Auction Mart this week. 'Will's lamb' The gimmer lamb...

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