BONNY babies and terrific toddlers will have the chance to shine with the return of the Redditch and Alcester Advertiser Baby of the Year competition.

Families can have their little ones photos taken for the competition by Fraser Portraits at Redditch's Kingfisher Shopping Centre, opposite Primark, from Wednesday, November 19 until Saturday, November 22 from 10am until 4pm.

The categories are 0-10 months, 11-18 months, 19-24 months, and 24-36 months.

There is a superb first prize of £100 plus a large framed photograph, and runner-up prizes of £25 as well as a framed portrait.

Entry to the competition is free and there is an opportunity for families to buy a professional portrait of their child.

The photos of all the young entrants will appear in the Redditch and Alcester Advertiser on December 3.

The competition is being produced by the Redditch and Alcester Advertiser in partnership with Fraser Portraits and the Kingfisher Shopping Centre.