HER beautiful, big brown eyes and chubby cheeks have seen 17-week-old Ellie-Mae Tse crowned baby of the year 2014.

The top tot beat off stiff competition from almost 250 other cuties to take the crown.

Proud parents Kerry Knighton and Jenhung Tse, of Annan Close, Barugh Green, said they were delighted.

Competition runners-up were Darley Rose Warden, 10 months, and Francesca Grace Booth, 18 months.

As the winner, Ellie-Mae's parents will receive £300, a framed portrait and free champagne occasions advert up to the child's 18th birthday.

Runners-up each receive £100, framed portraits and one champagne occasions advert for their child's next birthday.