A couple who scooped a £5million Lotto jackpot made sure a friend shared in their good fortune - by handing over their business to her.

Ronald Ullah, 57, and wife Ann, 51, from Laindon, won the double rollover Lotto draw of £5,183,307.

Jackpot - Ron hands over the shop to Nyree Picture: TERENCE BUNCH

Mr Ullah immediately decided to hand over the keys to his cake decorating shop, Icing on the Cake, to family friend Nyree Beales.

It has taken 11 years to build up the business, in South Walk, Basildon. Nyree, 35, from the Burnt Mills estate, Basildon, has worked for the Ullahs for just over a year and has become a firm friend.

She said: "I am amazed. It is like a fairytale."

Ron said the win was a dream come true. He and Ann plan to jet off next week for a holiday in Australia with daughters Samantha, 22, and Louise, 19.

Published Monday October 28, 2002

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