THE votes have been cast and are now being counted in our Little Darlings competition.

Hundreds of children took part in the competition and we had the tough task of narrowing them down to 49 finalists in the two categories 0 to 2 years and 2 to 4 years.

But it was up to you, the readers to make the final decisions -- and on Saturday we will be revealing who your favourite Little Darlings are.

The competition, which attracted more than 600 entries was run in association with the Crompton Place and The Gates shopping centres. So don't forget to order your copy of the Bolton Evening News on Saturday to see who the winners are.

You voted by telephone and coupon and ov The winners will each receive £500 worth of vouchers from Boots and Bhs, a trophy supplied by Readey's Sports Trophies and a framed photograph courtesy of the Bolton Evening News.