THE Lottery Winners have succeeded in bringing the first ever Number One album to Leigh.

After working in the band for the best part of 15 years and previously achieving two Top 40 releases, the Lottery Winners have scored a Number One album with 'Anxiety Replacement Therapy'.

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Leigh Journal: Anxiety Replacement Therapy is the UK’s latest Number One albumAnxiety Replacement Therapy is the UK’s latest Number One album (Image: Lottery Winners)
Facing tough competition from Jessie Ware, the National, and Nines, it was announced on Friday, May 5, that the Leigh band came out on top spot.

With multiple editions of the album, the Lottery Winners pulled out all the stops with 'Anxiety Replacement Therapy', which includes collaborations with industry stars such as Boy George, Shaun Ryder, and Frank Turner.

Leigh Journal: The band pulled out all the stops to secure their first Number One albumThe band pulled out all the stops to secure their first Number One album (Image: Lottery Winners)

The charting is a momentous occasion for the Lottery Winners, with the local community showing their support at the band's temporary pop-up shop at Spinning Gate shopping centre or this week. 

Stocked full of the latest album, previous releases, and other memorabilia, tha band also hosted a special instore party on Monday, May 1, which included prize giveaways and live performances.

Leigh Journal: The four-piece have been touring the UK in support of the albumThe four-piece have been touring the UK in support of the album (Image: Lottery Winners)

After touring around the UK in support of the album, the four-piece also played two special shows at St George Parish Church in Tyldesley on Sunday, April 30.

They now have Glastonbury performances, festival slots, and the "biggest headline gig of their lives" at Manchester Apollo to look forward to.

Leigh Journal: The band are reaping the rewards after 15 years of dedicationThe band are reaping the rewards after 15 years of dedication (Image: Lottery Winners)

Following the Number One charting, the Lottery Winners said: "Anxiety Replacement Therapy is the Official UK Number 1 Album. This feels like a dream. 

"We want to wholeheartedly thank every single one of you for your love and support.

"Together we have achieved something truly monumental. 

"We are now in the musical history books indefinitely.

"Thank you from the bottom of our ART."