IT was sunshine all the way for Bishop's Castle Carnival as the disappointment of last year’s very wet carnival was forgotten.

A procession was led by Bishop's Castle town crier Jeff Aldridge along with the Mayor of Bishop's Castle Karen Bavastock who officially opened the carnival.

The carnival queen this year was Donna Hughes and her attendants were Joanna Longman along with Kelsey and Miah Robertson. Carnival princess was Katie Barkley and her attendant was Nicole Seaborne.

Best decorated float and the best overall float in the carnival was awarded to the Battle of the Somme. Second place went to Coverage Care Royal Party with the Hockey Club’s Royal Party taking third.

The best pub float went to the Blues Brothers aka The Crown and Anchor Vaults.

Following a traditional procession through the streets of Bishop's Castle the carnival queen Donna Hughes was crowned by Karen Bavastock, who was carnival queen 22 years ago.