National Lottery winner given 'strict condition' for spending £250,000 jackpot or face 'ban'

A National Lottery winner has been given a "strict condition" for his jackpot - or face not being able to spend it. A wife has told her husband, who won the People's Postcode Lottery, he won't be spending his £250,000 lottery winnings on his dream car.

That's unless she gets a treat of her own. Brian Lewis, 65, won £250,000 in the Postcode Lottery and the pair were stunned to hear the news. He said: "I've always wanted a Range Rover, so I will be getting myself one.

"I'm not quite sure what type or where, but I'll definitely be getting a Range Rover." His wife, Chris, quickly joked that if Brian was getting a Range Rover, she should enjoy a luxury mini-break with the new cash. The retired care home manager said: "I might take a friend to the spa for a weekend spa break."

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Chris said: "The first thing will be a holiday to relax and think about what we're going to do with it. What I really, really, want to do is a safari. I'd love a safari." Brian said: "My middle son works for Virgin Airlines so I should be taking some advice off him."

Brian said: "I feel absolutely stunned - quarter of a millionaire! I might just sit and have a cup of coffee and take it on board." Chris said: "No! Oh my god. Is that really real?" A neighbour, who also won, said "Oh my goodness! Is this a dream? I told myself it might be ten, twenty, thirty maybe... I never expected six figures."

And one organisation, Poole Communities Trust, has been awarded £70,000 by Postcode Community Trust. The charity runs three major projects across Poole including the Bourne Community Hub, Branksome Community Centre and Turlin Moor.

The projects provide a mixture of support services including affordable food shops, hot meal options, as well as skill-building workshops and activities to stay fit.