The 66-year-old says the lottery win has 'taken a bit of getting used to'.
John Lingard celebrated his win at Gorleston beach, the place he went to find "peace" after receiving a cancer diagnosis
The 66-year-old computer maintenance engineer was given a cancer diagnosis - and underwent surgery to have a kidney removed to stop the spread of the disease - but has since been given a clean bill of health.Mr Lingard bought a lucky dip ticket for the Thunderball draw on 25 September and received an automatic message congratulating him the day after.
He said he planned to use some of the winnings to head to Tenerife for some winter sun, but added he had no plans to retire.
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