Emmerdale star, Adam Thomas and his girlfriend, Caroline welcomed a baby boy yesterday and have named their new bundle of joy Teddy James.

The actor, who plays Adam Barton on the soap, announced the news on his Twitter account, writing: “2day I fell more in lovewith @Carolinejanexx than I ever will do!Teddy James Thomas born 8/9/2014 new lucky roulette numbers right there ;)”

Adam brother, Ryan, who plays Jason Grimshaw on another soap, Coronation Street, also shared a snap of the adorable new addition, tweeting: “I’m an uncle!!!! #TeddyJamesThomas.”

Teddy has proved to be a very popular name in recent years, with TOWIE’s Dan Osborne naming his son Teddy and Robbie William’s naming his daughter Teddy Rose.

Congratulations to the family on this happy news.