A gran who had to sleep in her husband’s man cave in the garden due to her immobility has won a life-changing £400,000 in the People's Postcode Lottery.

Brenda, 72, a retired nurse, was one of the three neighbours in the Chorley postcode PR7 2QD to win a share of £1million.

Brenda suffered a stroke in March just as her mobility had started to improve after breaking her back in seven places in 2017.

After battling bad health for years, including 10 days in Chorley Hospital earlier this year, Brenda and husband, Dennis can't believe how their luck has changed after winning their People's Postcode Lottery prize.

A stunned Brenda said: "It's like a dream come true. I never expected anything like this."

"It was in the middle of the night. I just woke up and couldn't move and then when I tried to speak to Dennis, I couldn't talk and that's all I can remember.

"Dennis carried me down the stairs, put me in the car and got me there quick.

"We've been married 53 years, since I was 19. He's been my only boyfriend. And we look after one another, don't we?"

Doctors later advised Brenda that the stroke - which left her temporarily blind - was caused by a blood clot moving from her heart to her brain. Six years earlier, Brenda had an adverse reaction to medication which resulted in a life-altering back injury.

She said: "I broke my back in seven places. Not my spine, my bones and all the bottom of my back. It ruined my life."

Brenda had to sleep in husband Dennis's man cave in the garden for six months as she didn't have the mobility to move around her house. She also had to wear a special cage device following the trial until she regained strength.

Dennis also had a stroke at 59, but the couple now hope to put their health issues behind them. Brenda said: "After Christmas, once I get the all-clear from the hospital, I'm ready for a really good holiday."

Former plumber Dennis had transformed the couple's semi into their dream home, but Brenda's health issues meant they were considering selling up after 40 years. Now they won't have to. Brenda added: "This will buy me a little bungalow and we can still keep the house - that'll be lovely."

The teenage sweethearts plan to celebrate with their two sons and five grandchildren and hope to have a "weekend away in a nice hotel" together as a special treat.

Each ticket picked up a cheque for £200,000, but Brenda doubled her prize to £400,000 as she played with two tickets.

Another winner on the street was Paul, who was blown away by his £200,000 cheque. Now the dad-of-three is planning on ditching his tired Ford Fiesta for a new motor, but despite his windfall he's opting for comfort over speed.

Paul is also hoping to treat his parents, but only if they'll accept his kind gesture. He said: "I'll hopefully send my mum and dad away on a holiday, but that's only if they'll take it, because they're stubborn."

Kind-hearted Paul also vowed to give some money to a greyhound charity on behalf of Harry, his pet greyhound.

Further along the road, grandad David yelled "Yahoo!" after People's Postcode Lottery Presenter Judie McCourt revealed his £200,000 cheque. He's now planning to arrange knee surgery for himself and for his wife, Lynne.

He's due to go in for surgery next week for one knee replacement, but after hearing from the hospital that it could take a year until he gets surgery on his left knee, he's now going private.

David said: "On the same day that I got a call from hospital, and they told me it could take 12 months, we got a call from the Postcode Lottery saying we'd won!

"Lynne also wants a new knee. She had one done 10 years ago, and she needs another."

Lynne said they'll definitely go on holiday once they're both back to full health but before then they'll treat their seven grandkids.

David said: "One of the grandchildren wanted to go to Iceland and it's £1,000 for a three-day trip. We can give it to her as a Christmas present now, probably.

"Then there's the others to think about, what they might want. We'll think of something. We'll not leave them without."

David's going to celebrate tonight by adding another whisky bottle to his cabinet, but Lynne had other ideas. She said: "He'll have a few whiskies, but I think I need to have a lie down. It's just unbelievable."