Bertie Badger, who usually lives at the Glen Rothay and Badger Bar in Ambleside. (Cumbria Police via SWNS)

By Charlie Fenton

Staff at an historic Lake District pub have been left 'heartbroken' after their beloved stuffed badger mascot was stolen during their Xmas party.

Bertie Badger has been a popular feature at the Badger Bar in Rydal, Cumbria, for more than half a century.

However the black and white stripped brock was nicked while accompanying bar staff on a Christmas meal at a neighbouring watering hole, the White Lion Hotel, in Ambleside.

The much-loved mascot who has been described as the "pride" of the boozer was taken during the staff Christmas dinner at around 10 pm on Monday, December 8.

Badger Bar in Ambleside. (Badger Bar via SWNS) By Talker

Paul Knowles, Badger B

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