SOMEONE in the North-East could be a millionaire without knowing it.

The National Lottery is hunting for a EuroMillions UK Millionaire Maker winner who has yet to claim.

The winner struck lucky in the Friday, March 13, draw with a ticket bought on North Tyneside that had the code FPY442445.

The winner has until Wednesday, September 9, to claim,

If the deadline passes with no claim, the £1m prize and the interest on it will go to National Lottery-funded projects.

National Lottery spokesperson said: “We’re desperate to find this mystery ticket-holder and unite them with their winnings – this amazing prize could really make a huge difference to somebody’s life. “

Meanwhile, in Northumberland a £225,081 Lotto prize remains unclaimed from the Saturday, February 14, draw.

The winning numbers were 7, 20, 23, 29, 40, 46 and the bonus ball was 22. The ticket holder, who matched five balls and the bonus, has until Thursday, August 13, to claim.

To claim, call the National Lottery Line on 0845 910 0000.