Now more than ever we are in need of good news, and proud parents have shared with us their beautiful newborn babies.

They have been born during a major historical event and life in lockdown will be a story they only hear as they grow up.

Do you have a new little arrival in your family? Why not let our readers celebrate with you.

You can fill in our form by clicking here or email elisabeth.wilson@newsquest.co.uk with pictures and details about your newborn, including the baby’s name, parents’ names, place of birth, any brothers and sisters, where you live and the delivery story.

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Big sister Ella happy to finally meet and cuddle baby Harrison. After a scary few hours and an emergency assisted birth, Ryan and Rachel Withers welcomed another baby into the world.

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Kairo Gleed-Curtis did not wait around, arriving two days early after a short labour to parents Taylor and Paul.

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Paige Lazenby in her going home outfit. Proud parents Kayleigh and Mark say the staff at the Great Western Hospital were incredible.

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Lyra with big sister Aurora. Mum Lisa Blackmore gave birth in the Great Western Hospital, where she also works for the NHS.

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Noah was born 20 days early to Gareth Humphreys and Tina Middleton. There were some scary moments, but he is now healthy and full of smiles.

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Ivy-Rose enjoys the snow. She arrived safe and healthy after an emergency caesarean section, joining parents Chantelle and Zak at home in Gorse Hill.

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Harmony Farquhar was born after just 9 minutes in labour. Parents Stacey Harris and James Farquhar say they 'couldn’t thank the White Horse Birth Centre enough'.

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Acre Bailey was born to Victoria and John at the Great Western Hospital and joins his big brother Caelen in the family. Dad John tested positive for Covid days before the birth and had to self-isolate for five days before his first cuddle.

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Maisie with big sister Amelia. Parents Sam and Hannah Clark only made it to the birth centre with two minutes to spare!