£1m lottery win a home-saver

A COUPLE who helped the National Lottery break the world record for the most millionaires created in a single draw said the win would save their home.

By The Newsroom

Published 3rd Jan 2011, 18:09 BST

Updated 3rd Jan 2011, 22:22 BST

Grandparents Derek and Sandra Streets faced losing their bungalow after the company Mr Streets worked for went bust, owing him thousands in wages.

Now he and his wife can afford to stay close to family and friends - and their local pub - in Scarborough, North Yorkshire, for good.

The happy couple have been celebrating "the best Christmas ever" after being one of 25 1 million winners of the Christmas Eve EuroMillions millionaire raffle.