TWO people in Reading were celebrating yesterday after winning £1,000 each thanks to their lucky postcode.

The neighbours netted the windfall when RG1 5LR was announced as a Daily Prize winner with People’s Postcode Lottery on Monday, September 21.

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

She said: “What great news to start the week!

"Congratulations to our winners, I hope they go and treat themselves with their winnings.”

A minimum of 32 per cent of ticket sales goes directly to charities and players of People’s Postcode Lottery have raised more than £600 million to date for thousands of good causes in Britain and beyond.

This draw was promoted on behalf of Friends of the Earth which has received more than £9.1 million in funding thanks to players.

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It defends wildlife and natural habitats, works to secure safer food and water and champions the move to clean energy.

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