READERS have picked out three-year-old Alex Bailey, of Rose Berry Close, Ramsbottom as our Child of the Year.

Little Alex was picked from the 36 finalists entered in the competition sponsored by the Bury Times and ABC Portraits of Huddersfield.

Mum and dad, Jane and Kristian, were delighted with their son's success.

Said mum: "He is a bit young to understand what it all means but we are very proud of him."

Alex, pictured with his prize trophy, also won a framed portrait and £50 cash from the Bury Times and a voucher from Asda.

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