WELCOME to the world the latest new arrivals from across the region. 
Times may be far from normal just now but life carries on regardless, and we gave new parents who have had an arrival during lockdown and the coronavirus pandemic the chance to share their baby with the world. 
As lockdown restrictions ease, many are now getting to meet family and friends for the first time, definitely a time for celebration. 

We have early arrivals, late arrivals and due date babies. 
One gorgeous little fighter is doing well despite being born with a congenital heart condition and one Star Wars mad family were lucky enough to have a new arrivals on Star Wars Day May 4 and even gave their little one a themed middle name. 
There were big smiles across the board as these tiny tots brought joy to their parents and often their siblings too. 
New Mums and Dads have been writing to us in their dozens, keen to show off their new bundle of joy, but also thank incredible NHS staff who were as brilliant as ever during labour and any hospital stays despite coronavirus limitations and full personal protective equipment having to be worn.

  • ALANA Anne Spiteri is a second daughter for Southampton’s Ronnie Spiteri and Rebecca Richards.
    A little sister for Ellia, she came into the world at Princess Anne Hospital on June 17, weighing in at 7lbs 11oz.
  • DARLING Imogen Harman from Ringwood is doing well despite a congenital heart condition which was monitored by incredible neonatal staff in Southampton.
    The 5lbs girl is a first born baby for Emily Hyde-Cooper and Luke Harman.
  • THERE were big smiles from newborn Woody Leo Hatton following his arrival at Queen Alexandra Hospital on April 10. 
    The 9lbs 7oz baby is a second son for Bethany and Lewis from Portsmouth and a brother for Hunter.
  • NEW parents Bryonie Brimley and Sam Cole are completely in love with their new arrival Nancy Iris Cole. 
    Nancy, from Netley Abbey, weighed in at 7lbs 2oz when she arrived at Princess Anne Hospital in Southampton on June 14.
  • THE Star Wars mad Starks family were blessed with a new addition on Star Wars Day - May 4.
    7lbs 3oz Totton tot Harry Lando is a second boy for Lucy and Jack and a brother for Ollie.
  • A SON for Samantha and Brett and a brother for Summer and Poppy from the city, Joey John William Turner came into the world at Southampton’s Princess Anne Hospital six days into lockdown on March 29.
  • BORN during lockdown on May 25, Miah Cheryl Hurley is a first born daughter for Abbie Charlton and Christien Hurley from Totton.
    She weighed in at 9lbs 5oz at Princess Anne Hospital in Southampton.
  • PERFECT little miracle Clomid baby Esme Ray Bloodworth has brought happiness to the lives of parents Laura McDonald and Jake Bloodworth during an uncertain time. 
    The 7lbs 11oz Lordshill lovely was born at Princess Anne Hospital on April 21.
  • SMILING, cheeky Orrin Ryder Granger is a bundle of joy for Kerrie Hagon and Karl Granger from Marchwood.
    A brother for Lillie, Noah and Miles, he weighed in at 6lbs 14oz at Princess Anne Hospital on May 1.