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Glasgow woman wins £800,000 in radio competition

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 5 Nov, 15:00 · Archive

Lynette Stewart, 54, won £800,000 in Clyde 1's Make Me a Winner competition after a call from presenter Gemma Atkinson.

Lynette Stewart, 54, from Glasgow, has won £800,000 in Clyde 1's Make Me a Winner competition. She received the news during a call from presenter Gemma Atkinson on Friday morning. Stewart described herself as 'buzzing with excitement' about the win, saying 'It's absolutely incredible – I just can't quite believe it.'

Despite the life-changing sum, Stewart has no plans to give up her day job. She runs a family painting and decorating business with her brother Stephen, whom she has worked alongside for eight years. She said: 'We've always got on really well and I absolutely love working with him – although I'm obviously the boss.' On the morning she received the news, she had already been up since 5am to head to work on a three-hour journey.

Stewart has identified several ways to use the money. Top of her wish list is learning to drive and buying a car, something she has always wanted to do but could not previously justify financially. She also plans to take a holiday, though she has not yet decided on a destination. She intends to treat her brother and seek professional financial advice to ensure the money is managed carefully. She has also said she is happy in her current Glasgow home and has no intention of moving.

Glasgow woman wins £800,000 in radio competition
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