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Oliver and Olivia are the most popular baby names in England and Wales for the second year running, according to the Office for National Statistics.

Jack was the second most popular boy's name, after slipping from the topspot last year following a 14-year reign. Sophie was the second mostpopular girls' name, reported The Daily Telegraph.

Six in ten new mums admit to being a 'baby bore' with little time tosocialise, reported the Daily Express.

The poll of mothers by parenting website Gurgle.com also found that athird of new mums no longer see their friends at all. However, 83 percent of them confessed that they missed socialising.

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