April and Jordan fought off stiff competition to become this year's winners at the glittering finals night held at Spalding nightclub Loaded on Tuesday.

After much deliberation the judging panel, consisting of former Miss UK Nicola Willoughby, Lincolnshire Free Press and Spalding Guardian editor Nick Woodhead and Adam Messiah, of Wella UK, chose April (16) and Jordan (17) from 16 contenders to take the crowns.

The finalists were well supported by friends and family who turned out in droves to cheer them on.

Boston College student April and Jordan, who goes to King's Lynn College, can now look forward to some great prizes, including an exclusive photoshoot alongside model Nicola.

April, who received a bouquet of flowers sponsored by Flowers N Things, said: "I'm shocked but really happy. I can't believe it.

"I came along for the fun of it and just thought I would do my best.

"I love shopping so I'm really looking forward to spending my vouchers."

Jordan, who celebrated with a bottle of champagne courtesy of Loaded, added: "I feel fantastic. I really didn't think I would win.

"I was shocked when they announced my name.

"I'm looking forward to the photoshoot and spending the clothing vouchers, of course.

"I'll definitely be celebrating at the weekend."

April and Jordan, both of Holbeach, will also enjoy a professional photoshoot and a year's free hairdressing thanks to Steffen's hair salon, a year's free hair care products from Wella, a year's full membership to Harper's gym at the Castle Sports Complex, Spalding, plus £200 worth of Topshop vouchers for April and £200 worth of Burtons vouchers for Jordan.

As part of their prize our winners each get a family game of ten-pin bowling at Alleycatz in Spalding and a family Sunday lunch at the Moores Arms, Frampton.

Their pictures will also be sent to all hairdressing media publications in the UK.

No-one went home empty-handed as all the finalists received goody bags courtesy of Steffen's, Wella UK and the Spalding Guardian.

See more photographs of the finals by visiting our website spaldingtoday.co.uk and following the photostoday link.