OWEN AND PARTNER BECOME
PARENTS
 Footballer
Michael Owen's partner Louise Bonsall has given birth to a baby
girl.
The Liverpool and England striker who grew up in north Wales announced
that Gemma Rose Owen was born at the Countess of Chester Hospital
on Thursday.
Miss Bonsall said she was overjoyed by the new arrival: "This
is the happiest day of my life. I am very tired but delighted. Gemma
is absolutely gorgeous."
Owen's mother Janette and Louise's mother Sue were among the first
to reach the hospital and congratulate the young couple.
Both Louise and baby Gemma were said to be doing well and should
be allowed home in the next few days.
New home
The childhood sweethearts who announced they were expecting their
first child last year have no immediate plans to marry.
Owen and former bank clerk Louise have known each other since primary
school.
They grew up in Hawarden, Flintshire where Owen bought luxury homes
for his parents and siblings.
Owen bought a £1.6m manor house in Soughton near Mold in
time for his new arrival.
But before he moves in, he sought planning permission for a sophisticated
electronic gate system to keep people away from the property.
He also plans to build a new swimming pool and fitness centre and
has plans for a snooker room and horse stables.
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