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Lottery winners launch charity fund

A new charity has been created with a £5 million endowment from lottery winners Chris and Colin Weir.

Chris and Colin Weir won £161 million on the Euromillions lottery in July 2011

The Weir Charitable Trust aims to support Scottish groups, individuals or other charities providing services in the country.

The Weirs scooped £161 million on the EuroMillions lottery in July 2011 - the largest jackpot won in Europe.

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