Otley Millionaire Street

TWO neighbours in Otley, West Yorkshire, have each won £405,462 - and hundreds of other locals are also celebrating cash prizes.

The pair each won the lion's share of a £1 million prize after their postcode, LS21 1SW, was announced as the winner of our weekly Millionaire Street prize today.

One of the winners called their massive win "life-changing" and plans to celebrate by spending a night at The Ritz, the iconic 5-star luxury hotel in London.

Both winners chose to remain anonymous after learning of their whopping win over the phone.

On hearing the incredible news, one of the shocked neighbours said, "No, I can't believe it, seriously? This is massive, it's life-changing."

They added, "Oh my God, I nearly cancelled my ticket."

Now they have a luxurious treat in mind.

They said, "I asked The Ritz if we could maybe book an afternoon tea or something, but we could even stay there, couldn't we?"

On spending their win, they added, "We'll go out for a meal this weekend and then plan what we're going to do. It just changes everything. I'm over the moon!"

There was also plenty to celebrate for 435 players in the wider postcode sector, LS21 1, who bagged cash wins ranging from £393 to £1,572, depending on how many tickets they played with.

Postcode Lottery presenter Danyl Johnson said, "I hope the two winners are having big celebrations tonight for their massive wins. I'm wishing them a huge heartfelt congratulations.

"It's brilliant that hundreds of their neighbours have also picked up a prize."

He added, "And thanks to their Millionaire Street win, it means local charities in the area have also benefitted."

Local charity Leeds Women's Aid has been awarded £100,000 in funding from Postcode Community Trust.

Founded in 1972, the organisation strives to support and empower women and children to rebuild their lives, helping them to live free from domestic abuse and fear.

The charity is the largest women's charity in Leeds and was recognised as being the first women's refuge outside of London.

Samantha Lightfoot, Fundraising and Marketing Director of Leeds Women's Aid, said, "We believe all women and children deserve freedom and support.

"Almost every woman who comes to our refuge has one or more children. Families arrive vulnerable and scared and, in some cases, have very few possessions."

The funding received will support various Leeds Women's Aid projects, including the charity's brand-new children and young people's hub at its emergency refuge accommodation. The hub will create a sanctuary for young people to relax, play and socialise, helping their recovery from abuse.

Samantha added, "At any one time, we have up to 100 children in our refuges, so to be able to create a dedicated space for them to access support is a much-needed resource - the funding received today takes us that step closer to achieving this goal, and we can't thank the players of People's Postcode Lottery enough."

Leeds Women's Aid also provides a 24-hour helpline, online chat, legal advocacy, discreet drop-ins, and a healthy relationship programme.

Samatha said, "Our dedicated team help over 4,000 vulnerable women and children a year, and our latest impact report found that 100% of women felt believed and supported by Leeds Women's Aid, which is testament to our life-changing work as a charity."

In addition, Leeds Women's Aid has a role in leading the Women Friendly Leeds movement, working to influence local decision-makers to improve future services and end violence against women and girls.

Another local organisation to have been awarded funding is:

• Otley Action for Older People - £70,000 A charity supporting independent living, and providing direct support to over 1200 members to enable them to live independently, safely and healthily, through a wide variety of activities and services.

The funding was awarded by Postcode Community Trust.

Good Causes Everywhere

Today's prize is part of a draw promoted on behalf of Postcode Education Trust. Supported by our players, this trust delivers grant funding to organisations that provide education, particularly in emergency situations. Benefitting charities include Save the Children, Theirworld and UNICEF UK.

With 33% of the ticket price going to deserving projects, players of People's Postcode Lottery have now raised more than £1.3 billion for thousands of charities and good causes across Great Britain, as well as internationally.

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