Thringstone Millionaire Street

Thringstone Millionaire Street Winners Celebrate £1 Million Prize

Residents of Thringstone, Leicestershire, are celebrating after sharing an impressive £1 million in the latest People's Postcode Lottery Millionaire Street draw. Among the winners is Mel Woolley, who plans to give her sister Dee an unforgettable Christmas trip to New York following her recovery from cancer.

A Celebration of Hope and Luck

Mel discovered her win just a day after hearing that her sister’s cancer had gone into remission. The timing made the victory even more meaningful for the pair, who have long dreamed of visiting the Big Apple together.

“I'm taking my sister to New York in December. It’s been on our bucket list for ages. We'll go first class and turn left on the plane,” said Mel.

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

Sharing a Million

The LE67 8NW postcode in Thringstone brought good fortune to ten neighbors, each receiving £83,333. One of them took home £249,999 after holding three tickets. Mel described the win as the perfect end to what had been a difficult year for her family.

“It’s something you don’t really expect but always hope for. I didn’t think it would ever happen, and certainly not this way. I’m just over the moon,” she said.

Mel and Dee are now preparing for their festive adventure to New York, celebrating both family strength and a touch of lucky fortune.

Author’s Summary

In Thringstone, a £1 million lottery win brought joy to residents, with Mel Woolley using her share to honor her sister’s recovery and fulfill a cherished dream trip to New York.

Postcode Lottery — 2025-11-01