£38m lottery win bus drivers tell of job fears

A syndicate of bus drivers who won £38 million on the EuroMillions lottery have spoken of their joy - and revealed that they had been facing cuts to their working week.

Speaking at a press conference in Corby, Northamptonshire, syndicate leader Chris Smith said the Stagecoach drivers – who each scooped more than £3.1 million – were happy that they had all won together.

Saying the win could not have happened to a “better bunch of blokes”, 34-year-old Mr Smith said: “Times have been very tough for everyone – we were facing up to shifts being cut, which can really hit you in the pocket.

“This win means so much and is life-changing for everybody – people can live their dreams and help out their families.

“We are all friends as well as colleagues and I am happy that we have all won together.”