ONE lucky Cumbrian is about to become £1.3 million richer thanks to the national lottery.
On Monday, it was revealed that a winning Lotto ticket had been sold in Carlisle - but the £1,388,344 prize had yet to be claimed.
Now, Camelot UK Lotteries Limited, the operator of the National Lottery, has confirmed it has received a claim on the prize.
Camelot’s Andy Carter, Senior Winners’ Advisor at The National Lottery, said, “What amazing news for this lucky ticket-holder who has claimed their prize. We will now focus on supporting the ticket-holder through the process.
"We’re encouraging everyone to check their tickets online at national-lottery.co.uk or by downloading the National Lottery app, and to buy or check their tickets in retail in line with government guidance.