DIANA Vickers was crowned London Newcomer of the Year at the WhatsOnStage Theatregoers’ Choice Awards.

Up against the likes of Lenny Henry (Othello) and Nicholas Hoult (New Boy), Diana won the prestigious gong for her lead role in The Rise and Fall of Little Voice at the Vaudeville Theatre.

Diana, 18, was among a list of stars who won awards at the Prince of Wales Theatre in London, including Jude Law and Rowan Atkinson.

Diana, who is from Huncoat, and attended Westholme School, Blackburn, also confirmed her debut album will be called Songs From The Tainted Cherry Tree.

Her first single Once is released on April 19.