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Amy Banks sent us this cute picture of Bear Ezra Banks, who was born on May 23 at Darlington Memorial Hospital, weighing 6lb 9oz. Amy said: “I wish my son a lifetime of happiness and good health”

Sarah and David Hall sent us a photo of baby Ava-Grace, who was born on July 17, at Darlington Memorial Hospital, weighing 7lb 2oz. Ava-Grace’s siblings are Dane and Amelia. Mum Sarah said: “I wish for happiness, best of health, and love and support. With a tough pregnancy and a tough birth we couldn’t have wished for a more perfect and beautiful daughter, you have completed our little family"

Caitlin Greer and Jack Newbery welcomed Ada Mary Newbery into the world on August 11 at Darlington Memorial Hospital, weighing 5lb 15oz. Ada has a sibling, Scarlett Jane Waldock. Mum and dad said: “We wish for our baby Ada to have a happy and healthy life”

Philippa Flood and Mark Connell sent us this photo of their new daughter Frankie Grace Connell, who was born on August 17 at Darlington, weighing 7lb 5oz. Philippa said: “Mammy and daddy love you so much and we can’t wait to watch you grow”

Aimee Mackintosh and Shaun Mackintosh sent us this lovely photo of Arlo George, who was born on July 6 at the University Hospital of North Durham, weighing 8lb 9oz. He is pictured here with his brother, Jonah Ronnie. Mum Annie said: “We wish Arlo a happy, healthy life full of love and happiness”

This is Cole Eric Richardson, who was born to parents Cindy Taylor and Mark Richardson on August 15, weighing 7lb 10oz. Cindy said she hoped Cole would be healthy and happy

Michelle Hindson and Rhys Hagan sent us this photo of their newborn daughter Lexi-Rose Anne Hagan, who was born on March 23 at North Tees Hospital, weighing 6lb 2.4oz. Mum and dad said: “We wish our daughter a happy and healthy future”