A shocked Watford mum made Peace Hospice history this week when she scooped its first £10,000 rollover lottery prize.

Helen Phillips, who is expecting her third child in two weeks’ time, is a regular player of the charity’s fundraising lottery.

Speaking after collecting her prize yesterday with sons Sam, 6, and Ted, 3, she said: “It was amazing – I’ve never won anything in my life. It’s going to be such a help to us as I’ve just gone on maternity leave and we’re also having some building work done on our house to help with our new family addition.

“Things won’t be so tight financially for us now.’ The hospice lottery offers 28 weekly cash prizes with the maximum rollover jackpot of £10,000. Mrs Phillips is the first winner of the top prize.