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

This week we once again celebrate more babies of the week and thanks to all those parents who submitted photographs.

If you would like a photograph of your baby to appear on our pages, and on our website, then please get in touch.

The Northern Echo:

Sarah Schott and Lee Tate sent us a photo of their son, Luke, who was born on April 30 at Darlington Memorial Hospital, weighing 8lb 14oz. Luke has a sibling, Mason. Mum and dad said: “We wish for Luke to be happy, be safe and love life”

The Northern Echo:

Alicia Nesham and John David Nesham welcomed daughter Aria-May Dolly Nesham into the world on May 6, at Durham Hospital, weighing 7lb 15oz. Mum and dad said: “We hope she is a kind and determined young lady. Aria-May is our first child, and the midwives at Durham Hospital were fantastic”

The Northern Echo:

Emma Wharrier and David Morrow welcomed daughter Miley Patricia Morrow into the world on March 12, at Durham, weighing 7lb 6oz. Miley has siblings Ashton, Phoebe and Joey. Emma and David said: “Wishing Miley a lifetime of happiness laughter and joy”

The Northern Echo:

Amy Brownlee and Ben Brownlee welcomed Bobby Arthur John Brownlee into the world on June 28 at Durham Hospital, weighing 8lb 11oz. Amy and Ben said: “We are overwhelmed with love for our special baby boy”

The Northern Echo:

Jessica James and Jeff Harvey sent a photo of their newborn son, Blake Alexander James Harvey, who was born on August 1 at York hospital, weighing 8lb 6oz, and who has three siblings – Madeleine, Tobey, and Myles. Jessica said: “We wish Blake health, and happiness always. Blake is the final addition to our family and completes our beautiful tribe. We would like to thank the hospital staff and everyone who has gone the extra mile to help us in the early days”

The Northern Echo:

Gemma and Robert Vayro sent this photo of Benjamin Bryan Vayro and Noah Paul Vayro, born on June 4 at Durham. Benjamin weighed 7lb 6oz and Noah was 5lb 15oz. The boys have two sisters – Payten, ten, and Olivia, 22 months. Mum and dad said: “You both made our family complete, as long as you both are happy, we are. Love you both always and forever”

The Northern Echo:

Beth Hayes and Louis Hayes sent us this photo of their daughter Harlia Billie Hayes, who was born on June 24 at University Hospital of North Durham, weighing 5lb 15oz. Harlia has a sibling – Harrison Paul William Hayes. Beth and Louis said: “We wish our daughter to be happy, healthy and always be kind. I’m sure you will make us the proudest parents ever and the best sister to Harrison. Thank you so much to Maggie and Paul at Durham hospital what amazing midwives they are. Our babies made history, our lockdown babies”