HANNAH Boardman has been rewarded for her impressive performances in Tyldesley Little Theatre productions by scooping the best newcomer gong at the Bolton Amateur Theatre Society Awards.

She appeared in pantomimes Robin Hood and Babes in the Wood as well as comedy I do not like thee, Dr Fell.

The Lemon-street based theatre was the runner up in the best pantomime category and also came second in the best drama section for The Edge of Darkness.

Tyldesley Little Theatre's Andrea Peters and Connor Parkinson were also runners up, for best actress and best actor respectively.