A Chester couple are celebrating after the birth of their baby daughter on New Year’s Day.

Adele Kenney and Craig Tasker were overjoyed when their tiny baby arrived into the world at 1.30pm on Tuesday at the Countess of Chester Hospital.

Weighing 6lb 4.5oz baby Lola was one of four babies born in the hospital at the start of 2013.

Commenting on the births Emma Harrison, deputy ward manager on the Cestrian Ward said: “It’s always special when the arrival of a new baby comes at the turn of a year.

“It’s a special occasion for everyone involved and we wish the parents a happy new year and an exciting 2013 with their new babies.”