Higson On Sunday 27th February to Nicola (née Barnes de Acosta) and James, the precious gift of a son Arthur Ronald. First grandchild for Mern Barnes and Diego Acosta and first grandchild for Wendy and Ron Higson. Many thanks to midwives, Mr Martin Maher and all the staff at the Lancashire Women and Newborn's Centre, Burnley General Hospital. Love and congratulations from both families.