Several North East postcodes that have won thousands on the postcode lottery in the past two weeks have been revealed - including one that has landed a £35k jackpot.

More than five communities in County Durham, Tyne and Wear, Teesside, and North Yorkshire have been selected for the £1,000 jackpot since February 3, meaning any players in those areas will have bagged the four-figure sum.

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The People’s Postcode Lottery unveils daily prizes for postcodes around the UK including £30,000 jackpots for whole streets. Lucky players can also benefit from huge jackpots, with life-changing sums of money coming in after a knock at the door.

Check out the North East postcodes which have benefited from £1,000 in the past two weeks below:

  • DH3 2JT
  • TS5 6BX
  • TS17 8HY
  • YO21 3BE
  • DH8 9HH
  • NE38 0NB
  • DL17 0RQ

Alongside the streets that have won £1000, one lucky Hartlepool street landed a £30k jackpot recently.

The winners on Hart Lane netted £30,000 each when TS26 0JN was announced as a winner on Saturday 21 January.

Stephen Wearmouth (46) was left dumbfounded after receiving the five-figure cash windfall.

Stephen said: “We’re over the moon. It’s a big shock, it’ll make a big difference to us - £30,000 is a lot of money.”

Stephen’s wife Kirsty wasn’t convinced when he told her he’d won the Postcode Lottery, she said: “I didn’t believe him when he said he’d won, I thought it was a prank. He is a prankster after all.

Stephen added: “I’ll admit I am a windup merchant.”

The couple, who own local hair and beauty businesses, acknowledged that the win has come at a good time.

The dad-of-six said: “The last few years have been hard. This money will take the pressure off and it’s going to give us a great opportunity to enjoy the year.

Kirsty added: “In Hartlepool, there seems to be a lot of businesses going under at the moment and it’s awful to see. There is a lot closing because they can’t afford to pay the staff.

This money has taken pressure away and we’ll be able to continue paying the bills and keep our team together.

The pair are also planning to treat their children with the winnings. Stephen said: “We can go on holiday and get some little treats for our six children.”

Kirsty was delighted to hear others on their street had also won: “I think everyone is struggling at the moment, times are tough, and to see our neighbours who we are really close with winning something as well is amazing.”

The People’s Postcode Lottery costs £10 a month to play and there are guaranteed winners every day. People play with their chosen postcode and are automatically entered into all draws.

A minimum of 33 per cent from each ticket goes to charity and players have raised more than £950 million for over 9,000 charities and good causes since 2005.