IT is time once again to meet some of the region’s newest arrivals, and thank you to all those parents who submitted photographs to us, they are truly adorable.

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The Northern Echo:

Ava-Rose Todd was born on May 30 at the University Hospital of Durham to parents Shannon Howe and Ben Todd. Ava-Rose weighed 7lb 5oz. Shannon and Ben said: “We want Ava-Rose to be healthy and happy”

The Northern Echo:

Montanna and Dick Burnside welcomed son Isaiah Burnside into the world on May 18 at Darlington Memorial Hospital. Isaiah weighed 8lb 1oz and has a brother, Beau-James

The Northern Echo:

Welcome to the world Tommy, who was born on April 23 in Darlington to parents Mary-Kate and Tommy Grange. Tommy Jr weighed 6lb 11oz. Mary-Kate said: “We want to thank all the NHS staff and midwives, they were amazing, particularly midwife Debbie Richardson, who delivered baby Tommy and helped me. I couldn’t have done it without her, and all the other midwives”

The Northern Echo:

Beth Jones and Michael Toase welcomed baby Rowan into the world on April 17 at Durham hospital. Rowan weighed 8lb. Mum and dad said: “We just wish for him to be a happy, healthy boy”