A NEW Carnival Queen has been crowned in Burnham-on-Sea.

Hannah Sainsbury, 15, who is a pupil at the King Alfred School, was selected by a panel of judges on Friday evening to lead this year's parade.

Two carnival princesses were also chosen, Rachael Nichol, 13, and Olivia Moores, eight.

Each nominee was asked questions by the judges, which were assessed by the panel.