A HAMPSHIRE showroom was the first to receive a new honour when a bathroom retailer held its annual awards.

Ripples staged the awards ceremony at its Christmas party at London’s South Place Hotel.

The Winchester showroom received the ‘Colin Payne Special Achievement Award’ named in honour of a franchisee who died in 2016.

Managing director Paul Crow said: “Winchester have made a significant difference to their business in the last 12 months and are thoroughly deserving winners of this new award.”