Take That star Mark Owen is the now the proud dad of a new baby girl, it has been announced.

The 36-year-old singer and long-term girlfriend, actress Emma Ferguson welcomed their second child this week, daughter Willow Rose.

"Emma and baby are doing well, and the band are delighted for Mark," a source told the Daily Mirror.

Baby Willow was born in London on November 25th by caesarean section, weighing eight pounds.

She joins older brother Elwood Jack, who was born in August 2006.

A spokesperson for the band commented: "Mark, Emma and Elwood are thrilled. Mum and daughter are very healthy and happy."

Meanwhile, Take That are set to kick off another UK tour next summer, performing dates in Manchester, London, Cardiff, Glasgow and Dublin.

The band's new studio album entitled The Circus is due to be released in the UK on December 1st.