TEN people in Horden, near Peterlee, are celebrating after winning £1,000 each thanks to their lucky postcode.

The neighbours netted the windfall when SR8 4RE was announced as a Daily Prize winner with People’s Postcode Lottery on Sunday.

People’s Postcode Lottery ambassador Judie McCourt sent her well-wishes to the winners.

She said: “What great news for our winners. Congratulations to them, I hope they enjoy their winnings.”

A minimum of 32 per cent of ticket sales goes directly to charities and players of People’s Postcode Lottery have raised over £500 million to date for thousands of good causes in Britain and beyond.

This draw was promoted by The Ramblers which has received over £10.1 million in funding from the players of People’s Postcode Lottery. The charity works to protect and expand the places where people love to walk.

Many good causes close to the winners have also benefitted from players’ support, and local charities can next apply for funding in August.

For more information visit www.postcodelottery.co.uk.