LUCKY neighbours in Tyldesley have scooped a prize in the People's Postcode Lottery. 

Residents in the area of Alexander Street received £1,000 on Friday, February 2, after enrolling in the UK lottery.

The winners bagged the sum after M29 8DX was announced as a postcode to win the prize.

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Postcode Lottery supports a wide range of charities and causes across the UK and globally.

To date, it has provided more than £1billion in funding for organisations and projects.

People's Postcode Lottery manages lotteries for 20 Postcode Trusts.

For more information on People's Postcode Lottery, visit postcodelottery.co.uk