THOUSANDS of Shuttle/Times and News readers have reached for their phones to help us find Wyre Forest's baby of the year.

More than 5,000 votes have been cast since lines opened a week ago.

And it's not too late to get in on the act - telephone lines will be staying open until midnight on Sunday.

All you have to do is dial 0901 151 and add the four-digit number of the baby you wish to vote for. Calls cost 50p.

You can also text vote by entering the word mibaby, leaving a space and then keying in your favourite child's four-digit number before sending it to 88010. Texts also cost 50p plus your mobile operator charge.

Photos can be ordered today, tomorrow and Saturday by popping along to Kidderminster's Swan shopping centre between 10am and 4pm.

Shuttle/Times and News staff will be on hand to help you choose from a selection of pictures taken for the competition.