Lotto luck for British

A lucky Brit scooped £ 14.5mi l l ion in Friday night’s EuroMillions draw.

The win came three days after another UK punter pocketed £19.9million.

Two Brits a lso won £ 1mi l l ion by matching Millionaire Maker codes.

National Lottery senior winners’ adviser Andy Carter said: “What a week it is for players.”

The decision will come as a hammer blow to management and staff at BBC Scotland and is likely to reignite a political row about the corporation’s values.

BBC Scotland had trialled pilot hour-long evening programmes to replace both Repor t ing Scotland and the Six O’Clock News in Scotland.

The plan was backed by pro-independence campaigners and enjoyed the support of First Minister Nicola Sturgeon.

But t he Su nday Ma i l understands an announcement on ditching the £ 6million plan is expected ahead of BBC director general Tony Hall speaking at the Scottish Parliament’s culture committee on Thursday.

It will end almost 10 years of debate about news and politics coverage on BBC Scotland.

A Scottish Government source: “The Scottish Six is something which has been on the agenda for years.

“If the decision is not to go ahead it would be a major missed opportunity in terms of improving news and current affairs coverage in Scotland, and in boosting the nation’s media industry overall.

“Whatever plans the BBC outline for Scotland, it is crucial the corporation ensure the