TRADERS in Bishop Auckland will be playing hide-and-seek with ten tiny teddy bears over the next two weeks.

The toys, which all have their own names attached to them, have been hidden in shop windows around the town to mark today's Teddy Bears Picnic, being held at Auckland Castle from 11am to 3pm.

Children have until August 24 to "Spot the Teddy" and win a large bear given by Bishop Auckland Town Centre Forum.

The ten small teddies will go to the runners-up.