DALLAS IS BABY OF THE YEAR

He beat more than 570 other babies to take the coveted title.

Dallas, aged 10 months, who lives with parents Keith and Zara in Battle Road, St Leonards, captured the judges hearts with his huge grin and sparkling eyes.

Within minutes of his success Dallas was getting used to his new-found stardom, hugging the huge trophy close to his chest and cuddling the teddy bear he won as one of the prizes.

Parents, Keith and Zara, were shocked but delighted at the news. Keith said: I can t believe it! We have just phoned our parents to tell them and they are chuffed. My mum lives in London and has just come out of hospital so I knew she d be really pleased.

The 37-year-old driver and mechanic was excited about telling his friends and said there would be a huge celebration.

Zara, 21, said after the excitement of winning, they would try and enter Dallas into modelling and will put together a portfolio of pictures.