WE shared the news that a lucky Cumbrian has bagged a one million pound prize in the July Premium Bonds, as two other winners from the county bag the £50,000 prize.
NS&I announced their high-value winners for July 2024. The value for this draw ranges from £1,000,000 to £1,000, and draws are conducted every month.
The Cumbrian winner is one of only two in this month's draw to claim the top prize, with the second being from Herefordshire.
The Cumbrian winner purchased their bonds in October 2021.
Here's what readers had to say.
Sandra Clarke said: "Had mine 66 years. Never won a thing," echoed by Elaine Sproston, who said: "I’ve had a premium bond for 69 years and never won a thing."
June Reed said: "Hope it moves over to Northumberland next month. I am keeping my fingers crossed."
Shirley Wood said: "I have had one since l was 11 years old and I'm now 78 and not won a thing."
Georgina Clark said: "Well done to the winner enjoy every penny, it's good that it is in this area."
Susan Joyce said: "Lost my ticket my Grandad bought it in 1968/69."
One web user said: "Well done to the lucky winner."
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