A worker scooped £500,000 on the lottery after swapping to an early shift so he could attend a hospital appointment. Jeff Etherington, who works as a machine setter for the automotive industry, said he “can’t help thinking it’s fate”.
The 65-year-old bought his winning Thunderball lucky dip ticket at Sainsbury’s after attending a meeting about his knee replacement. He plans to continue working and will tie the knot with his fiancee Kim Read, 60.
“I’ve always believed that one day I would win big,” said Mr Etherington. “It’s taken 28 years but here we are, I’m heading into retirement with £500,000 extra to my name.
