Meet 11 of the milestone babies born in 2023 and this year's New Year's Day additions

While 2024 is officially here. We take a look back at some of the babies born at Royal Preston Hospital in 2023 on special occasions.

From Valentine’s Day, to Saint George’s Day and Christmas, meet 11 of the ‘milestone babies’ of 2023 and this year's New Year's Day additions.

5. Saint George's Day -

Annabelle Cosens and Richard Kellett from Chorley with baby Finley, born 8.41am on April 23 weighing 7lb 8oz Photo: Michelle Adamson

Akira Ravutla born on Christmas Day at Royal Preston Hospital, at 05:13, weighing 2.5kg, to Harish and Sandhya Ravutla from Preston Photo: Neil Cross

Jax William Malcolm Stenson born on Christmas Day at 19:26, weighing 6lb 14oz, to Lucy Jackson and Chris Stenson from Leyland Photo: Neil Cross.

Sofia Anne Deakin, born on December 31, 2023, at 20:24, weighing 5lb 9oz, to Jessica Smith and Andrew Deakin from Preston Photo: Neil Cross.