IT is time once again to meet some of the region’s newest arrivals.

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The Northern Echo:

Gemma Patterson and Michael Patterson welcomed son Edward James into the world on May 15, in Darlington. Edward weighed 7lb 10oz. Mum and dad said: “Welcome to the family. We wish you a wonderfully happy and healthy future, in which you have much laughter, many smiles and always feel loved. The only thing we wish for you little boy is that you grow up happy and healthy and loved. We will love you always love you”

The Northern Echo:

Tori Mackay and Ryan Ashton have been joined in their family by daughter Elsie-Bella, on June 16. Elsie-Bella weighed 7lb 15oz. Tori and Ryan said: “Our beautiful little girl has brightened up the darkest days. We love you so much, you’re the reason we keep going”

The Northern Echo:

Shannon Gott and Lewis Breckon welcomed daughter Milah-May on May 25, at Darlington Memorial Hospital. Milah-May weighed 7lb 8oz. Mum Shannon said: “I would like to thank all the staff at Darlington Memorial Hospital for all the support and care that they give me whilst we were there”

The Northern Echo:

Pauline and Henry Welch welcomed a brother for Renae into the world on May 6, in Darlington. Henry Welch weighed 8lb 2oz. Pauline said: “I would like to thank all the midwives, especially Emma Brown. Thank you to them all”