Former Tata Steel workers in south Wales are celebrating after winning a £1m lottery jackpot. The 15 winners, who used to work 14-hour days together in the finance team, made a pact to stay connected throughout the years by contributing £5 to the lottery draw. The Tata Steel Syndicate began seven years ago at the steel factory in Port Talbot as a light-hearted way to lift their spirits during busy working weeks. The winners now plan to use their £66,666 share on paying off mortgages, holidays, house renovations and new cars. Paul Davy, 61, helped keep the group of friends connected throughout the years, after many of them left the company, by sending hopeful emails of a big jackpot win. He treated the lottery more like "an opportunity to donate to charity - with the chance of winning as a bonus" and was shocked at finally seeing the winning code. Paul, from Port Talbot, said: "I couldn't believe it - a message just popped up on the app. "I was checking Saturday's draw when a message flashed up. I thought it must be an error," he said. Paul plans to spend his money on a new car and possibly a Mediterranean cruise with his partner. "Me and my partner went on a cruise a couple of year
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Former Tata Steel workers in south Wales are celebrating after winning a £1m lottery jackpot. The 15 winners, who used to work 14-hour days together in the finance team, made a pact to stay connected throughout the years by contributing £5…
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