AN Okehampton couple’s New Year celebrations were extra special this year having welcomed their first child into the world on January 1.

Baby boy, Noah Josh Bevan, was born to parents Neil Bevan and Chloe Barton in Exeter Hospital on New Year’s day, weighing 5lbs and 15oz.

Baby Noah’s father Neil said: ‘The labour was pretty good, it was fairly natural as we had a water birth – the baby just shot out in the end!

‘Exeter Hospital was brilliant. We stayed in Okehampton Community Hospital for one night after the birth and they were also very helpful – we went home the following day.’