Baby joy for Take That's Owen

Take That’s Mark Owen became the father of a baby girl today.

Owen’s partner, actress Emma Ferguson, gave birth to Willow Rose Owen, at about 10am at a London hospital. The little girl weighs 7lb 8oz.

The couple already have a son named Elwood, aged two.

A spokesman for the band said: “Mark, Emma and Elwood are thrilled.

“Mum and daughter are very healthy and happy.”

There will be double celebrations for the band this week.

Their single Greatest Day was released on Monday and is set to hit the top spot at the weekend.