I won a £1 million lottery but had two heart attacks. Now I’m going to live off-grid

A VETERAN has won a £1million lottery jackpot but has decided to live off-grid in a small SUV after health problems.

Steve Glover, 73, couldn’t believe his luck when he checked his lottery numbers to discover he had won the windfall.

The Exeter retiree took his chances in March 2023 after yobs vandalized his caravan and foiled plans to retire in the Scottish Highlands.

And after a “series of bad luck”, ex-taxi driver Steve was left in shock after matching five numbers and the bonus.

After suffering two heart attacks that led to the collapse of his business and ruined his retirement plans, Steve never imagined he would spend the later years of his life the way he wanted to.

But that changed around this time last year.

Steve said: “I’ve also had a lot of bad luck over the years, with two heart attacks and an injury that left me unable to work.

“That led to the demise of my company.

“When the victory was confirmed, I made a cup of tea – my answer to everything – and told myself not to start the festivities yet.

“But now that the money is there, it looks like the party can begin.”

Steve is now looking at which camper he wants to spend the money on.

His plan is to then hit the road and build a little life for himself in Scotland.

In addition to buying himself a new home, Steve also purchased a fleet of new luxury vehicles.

Steve’s passion for cars started during his RAF career, when he would drive for the Go-Kart racing team.

His time at RAF Leuchars also fueled his dream of moving to the Highlands after serving in the area.

He said: “I drove for the RAF Go-Kart racing team during my time at Leuchars, you could say the RAF gave me my two great loves in life, Scotland and a fascination with pretty much anything with an engine.

“And although the RAF gave me a go-kart, winning the Lotto has given me a real fleet of cars. I think my current favorite is my old classic, a Bentley R Turbo.”