There was joy across Greater Manchester and Merseyside as the two lucky winning postcodes landed cash prizes, with every ticket in the winning postcode areas receiving £1,000. The winning postcodes were M45 8PD, which covers Rufford Drive in Whitefield, Unsworth, Manchester, and WA12 9JA, which covers Common Road in Newton-le-Willows, St Helens, Merseyside. The postcodes were among 20 winning postcodes announced in the lottery's daily draw. The Postcode Lottery supports a range of charities across the UK, with a minimum of 33 per cent of ticket sales going to good causes. Every day, 20 postcodes across the country are selected to win £1,000 for every ticket in the lucky postcode.