FIVE Earley residents are celebrating today after winning the People's Postcode Lottery this week.

The residents, on Sutcliffe Avenue, Earley, became winners of the postcode lottery on this Monday, May 4.

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People’s Postcode Lottery ambassador Judie McCourt said: “What lovely news to start your week! Congratulations to our winners, I hope this news has made their day.”

The lucky winners were given a total of £1,000 each.

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The organisation said that a minimum of 32 per cent of ticket sales go directly to charities, with the organisation raising over £500 million for various charities across the UK.

For more information on how to get involved, visit postcodelottery.co.uk.