MUM Dawn Pepper proudly cuddles Freya Mae after learning she is the bonniest baby in Barnsley.

The little cherub has won our baby of the year competition after thousands of votes were cast by Chronicle readers.

AndDawn says she and husband Mick, a self-employed labourer, are delighted that Freya was top of the tots.

"When we entered her in the competition it was for a bit of fun. But as the final got closer it has been getting exciting.

"We only got the photo in on the last day and when I saw all the babies who were entered I did not think she would win. It's great news. It makes me feel really proud."

Dawn, of Ashleigh Vale, Kendray, said: "I have been making loads of phone calls since I found out, all the family are proud. They have all been voting for her."