Thringstone Millionaire Street

Residents of Thringstone, Leicestershire, are celebrating after sharing an incredible £1 million prize from today’s Millionaire Street draw by the People’s Postcode Lottery.

Mel Woolley’s Heartwarming Story

Among the 10 lucky winners, kind-hearted Mel Woolley won £83,333. She plans to treat her sister, Dee Woolley, to a first-class Christmas trip to New York to celebrate Dee’s cancer remission. The good news came the day after doctors confirmed her sister’s recovery.

“I’m taking my sister to New York in December. We have the first week off, and going there has always been on our bucket list. We’ll go first class and turn left on the plane.”

“I want to see the Rockefeller Plaza Christmas tree after watching Home Alone.”

A Week of Joy and Luck

The prize draw, connected to postcode LE67 8NW, saw each ticket worth £83,333, while one neighbour with three tickets scooped £249,999. Mel said the win brought immense happiness after a challenging year for her family.

“Anything for me was going to be lovely. You don’t expect it to happen, and to win this much is incredible. It’s been an exciting week for us.”

About the People’s Postcode Lottery

The People’s Postcode Lottery continues to change lives across the UK, with winnings dedicated to both players and charitable causes. Mel’s story of generosity and gratitude stood out as a moment of pure joy on Thringstone’s Millionaire Street.

Author’s summary: A joyful tale of family love and luck, as Mel and Dee Woolley celebrate recovery and a £1 million neighbourhood win in Thringstone’s Millionaire Street draw.

Postcode Lottery — 2025-11-01