ROMI-Jane Young was the toast of Accrington last night when she was voted Carnival Gala Queen.

The 20-year-old, who is starting a new job at Debenham's in Blackburn next week, will now have the honour of leading the parade in the Famous Accrington Carnival on June 16.

In second place was Sarah Shackleton, 18, who is studying for a BTEC in early years at St Mary's College, Blackburn.

Third was Toni Ainsworth, 19, a care assistant at White Ash Brook, Oswaldtwistle.

Romi said: " I am over the moon! Everyone has done such a good job.

"I want to say thank you to all the contestants and the judges for all their support."