A SECOND Worcestershire postcode has scooped a prize in the People's Postcode Lottery in the run up to Christmas.

People living in WR11 7AH which covers Hawthorn Close in Honeybourne have scooped a £1,000 prize in today's draw (Thursday).

It is the second WR postcode to win in the lottery in the run-up to Christmas with people living in WR7 4AU scooped £1,000 in the draw on Monday, December 18.

There have been a lot of winners in Worcestershire over the years with lucky winners in Worcestershire taking a slice of £3 million prizes won in the area.

How do you play People's Postcode Lottery?

People's Postcode Lottery players sign up for the subscription lottery and have to pay a fee of £10 a month in order to play.

The money raised is given to charities across Britain and internationally.

A minimum of 32 per cent of ticket sales goes directly to charities and players of People’s Postcode Lottery have helped raise over £700 million to date for thousands of good causes across Britain and internationally.

Previous People's Postcode Lottery winners in WR postcodes

Four residents landed a £30,000 bounty through the postcode lottery in Portland Walk in Worcester in 2021.

The lucky postcode – WR1 2NR – was pulled out last April with the whopping prize scooped by four lucky players.

People’s Postcode Lottery ambassador Judie McCourt sent her well-wishes to the winners, who wish to remain anonymous.

She said: “A big congratulations to all the winners who are £30,000 richer today in Worcester.

"I hope the win will help lift their spirits and they treat themselves to something special with the cash."