A LOTTERY has handed a cash boost of more than £75,000 to Darlington's St Teresa's Hospice.

The One Wish lottery has been running for almost three years, with people buying £1 tickets for a chance to win up to £2,000 in weekly draws.

Membership of the lottery in Darlington stands at 6,000, but it is hoped that will eventually double. The money raised will help with the running of the hospice, in Woodland Road, which provides day care, specialist nursing and social care.

Anyone wishing to become a hospice member can telephone (01325) 288484