Lotto 'curse' strikes again as Weirs announce divorce

A couple who scooped Britain's biggest Euromillions jackpot have announced "with deep regret" that they are to divorce, almost eight years after their massive win.

Chris and Colin Weir, who claimed the £161 million prize in 2011, confirmed their plans for the amicable separation as they revealed they have been living apart "for some time".

And it turns out that the couple are only the latest in a line of lottery winners to fall victim to the 'curse'.

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