Three neighbours from Swadlincote have scooped £1,000 each in the People’s Postcode Lottery.

The residents from Forman Close won the organisation’s Daily Prize thanks to their postcode DE11 0PR being drawn on Wednesday, June 28.

People’s Postcode Lottery ambassador, Danyl Johnson, said: “Congratulations to our Swadlincote players! I hope they enjoy spending their winnings.”

At least 30 per cent of ticket sales goes directly to local and national charities and players of the lottery have raised more than £205 million for good causes across the country and internationally.

More than £41 million has been raised for more than 40 charities across the country by those who play the lottery.

Players can win up to £400,000 on the lottery, which costs just £1 to play. For more information on the People’s Postcode Lottery, visit the website here.