IT WAS Christmas come early for one Lochgelly family this week when their little one was named Central Fife Times' Bonny Baby 2019 winner.

Little Keir Binsley beat off strong competition to claim the title and the £300 prize.

Mum Fiona was delighted with her nine-month old's success.

"That is brilliant," she said. "I have heard about the competition before and this is the first time Keir has been here to be in it. I thought I would definitely go for it. He is just a wee cutie.

"He never stops smiling. He is a lovely natured wee boy. He is always smiling and giggling."

Fiona and partner Alex, of Mid Street, are now planning to purchase a car seat with his winnings.

"He is needing a new one and they are not exactly the cheapest things," she said. "It is the best Christmas present. We have kept the papers for him when he's older.

"I have had friends and family voting. I have been using the power of Facebook every week to get people to vote for him.

"He is our first and is the first grandchild for all the grandparents so they will all be made up. My mum may be responsible for this for all the times she has voted!"