North Essex's new arrivals are such a ray of light

These little angels all arrived into the world in recent weeks, many born at Colchester General Hospital.

As the pictures show, they have clearly become loved and cherished members of their families, spreading joy and happiness into home across north Essex.

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Alexander Noah

Tummy time - Alexander Noah was another Colchester baby, born on March 20 and weighing 6lb 4oz

Archie Kenneth Turner

Forty winks - little Archie Kenneth Turner, born in Colchester on June 2, has a nap with brother Rafe

Ariana Rose Hollie Bell

Nap time - Saffron and Jake Bell were delighted to welcome Ariana Rose Hollie Bell into the world, weighing 8lb 6oz

Eden James Blue Stamford

Little angel - Eden James Blue Stamford has a cuddle with his proud dad, having been born in Colchester on June 10

Harley Lucas Porter

Sealed with a kiss - big brother Joseph shares a tender moment with Harley Lucas Porter, born on May 19

Havana Rose

Easter baby - Havana Rose was born 16 days after her due date on April 8, which was two days before Good Friday, weighing 7lb 9oz

Henry Ian Burns

Little smiler - Henry Ian Burns was born in Colchester on April 5, weighing 8lb

Joshua Laval-Chesterton

Siblings - big sister Millie with new baby brother Joshua Laval-Chesterton, who arrived at Broomfield Hospital on April 16

Perrie Joy Spencer

Little beauty - Perrie Joy Spencer arrived in the world on April 2, weighing 7lb 2oz

Sadie Mason

A few hours old - Sadie Mason was born on March 28, weighing 8lb 7oz

Sadie Storm Hunt

Cuddles - little Sadie Storm Hunt, born on May 5, has a snuggle with proud brother Brody