FOURTEEN families in Hampshire are celebrating their best Christmas ever with their own unique bundles of joy.

Eight babies were born on December 25 at Princess Anne's Hospital in Southampton and another six at the Royal Hampshire County Hospital in Winchester.

For Paula and Neil Good, from Lordswood in Southampton, the birth of son Charlie at 7Ib 5oz was a relief after 13 hours in labour.

Neil, 29, an engineer, said: "It was a great relief after all that time and we're really grateful to Paula's mum, June Curtis, who was there throughout the birth."

* See tomorrow's Echo for more pictures of Christmas Day babies