Martin Warnes, from Essex, has been crowned the 2019 UK Plumber of the Year. The 2019 competition saw over 400 plumbers enter from across the country, with Martin taking not only the crown, but also the £15,000 prize pot. A judging panel made up of experts from JT, Bristan, Wolseley, as well as official judging partner, Watersafe, shortlisted 10 plumbers across the UK based on their skills, qualifications, and experience. The top 10 then went head-to-head to win public votes, where the five individuals with the highest number of votes went through to the linal stage. START-UP RECEIVES DRAGON'S DEN FUNDING Manchester-based start-up pipeEasy has received a £41,000 investment after appearing on BBC Twos Dragons' Den. PipeEasy is a surfacing measuring tool for both the DIYcr and the experienced tradesperson. The device allows its users to precisely cut around difficult pipework, giving a clean circular finish rather than a conventional typical square cut finish, according to the company. FINE FOR COMPANY AND FITTER FOR CAUSING GAS EXPLOSION A self-employed gas fitter has been fined after he and his son received serious burns following an explosion at a motor vehicle showroom in Glasgow. Glasgow Sheriff Court heard that, on 3 August 2016, Kenneth Ewen had been asked to install a heater in the wash area at Arnold Clark Limited on Kilmarnock Road.
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