The votes have been counted and verified and we have a winner!

This year's Kent Messenger Cute Kid is Isabelle Harley from Maidstone.

The five-month-old tot receiving the most votes from readers.

Pictures for the competition were taken at the The Mall in Maidstone, which also sponsored the contest.

Isabelle's parents won a 20x16in canvas portrait of the youngster and a £100 voucher to spend at the centre.

Second place went to East Malling's Theo King, one, who won a 16x12in canvas and a £50 voucher.

Third placed Adam Semmens, of Larkfield, won a 12x10 portrait and a £25 voucher.