STEPHEN Hawley never thought he would have such a good start to the week until he won £10,000 on a radio show.

The Coxhoe man listened as his birthday, December 18, was announced and rang the Galaxy 105-106 breakfast show.

He then correctly answered three questions and won £10,000 on the spot.

Mr Hawley, an architectural assistant with Durham City Council, said the prize money could not have come at a better time because he and his wife have been planning an extension to their home.

"The money now means we can go ahead with our extension plans and, even better, I'll be designing it myself," he said