Duncan Hastinsbecomes John Smith^s People^s Darts champion

Roofing inspector Duncan Hastings earned himself a night on the tiles after being crowned John Smith^s People^s Darts champion.

The Scot beat window cleaner Mark Petchey 3-1 at the Lakeside to scoop £15,000 for his nominated charity, the Strathcarron Hospice. Hastings, 43, nicknamed ^Big D^ and representing Pennies Bar in Falkirk, nailed double 10 for victory - but will be back at work up a ladder tomorrow. "It feels special to be standing here as a People^s Darts champion," said Hastings (below).

Petchey, 45, will also be back up a ladder this week with his bucket and chamois leather, but did the Royal Oak in Basingstoke proud. He picked up £5,000 for Sport Relief.