The Journal's Lowestoft Carnival Queen was chosen at an exciting ceremony held at the town's Marina Theatre last night.The winner and newly crowned carnival queen is 18-year-old Jade Searby, of Lowestoft.

The Journal's Lowestoft Carnival Queen was chosen at an exciting ceremony held at the town's Marina Theatre last night.

The winner and newly crowned carnival queen is 18-year-old Jade Searby, of Lowestoft.

Her attendants for the coming year will be Aneliese Rix, 24, and 15-year-old Chloe Smithson.

For a full report on what was a great evening at the theatre and further pictures see this week's Journal out on Friday, July 3.