Sutton lottery winners credit 'positive thinking'

The Sutton Coldfield couple who landed over £2 million on last Wednesdays lottery draw have put their win down to 'positive thinking'.

Paul Kibler, 51, and his 64 year-old wife Marie were presented with their cheque for £2,194,776 at a press conference at the Belfry today.

Mrs Kibler told the assembled media: "I always remember a lady saying to me, 'think lucky and you will be lucky'. That and trying to be more positive has led to me making a real effort to luck on the bright side."

That has certainly proved a challenge over the twelve months, during which Mr Kibler was lucky to survive an accident which left him with a fractured skull, and Mrs Kibler's brother passed away.

However, thanks to their win, the future looks a whole lot brighter, and the couple today revealed how they plan to spend some of their winnings.

"People always say that if you win the lottery you should get away from it all for a bit," Mr Kibler said. "So we've booked a cruise and we'll take my dad - he has been brilliant over the last few months."

Also on their shopping list are a Mercedes each and their dream property, althought they say they will stay in the Sutton area.