As a £1 million EuroMillions lottery prize remains unclaimed after nearly a year, we've delved into our archives to look back at some huge lottery wins in and around Sheffield
The unclaimed EuroMillions prize is from the UK Millionaire Maker draw, which was made on September 9 last year. The winner has until Wednesday, March 8 to claim the £1 million prize.
If no one comes forward by the deadline, the money will be donated to National Lottery projects across the country.
Driving instructor Mel Rodgers (50) and his wife, Janet (49) celebrate winning £119,075 outside GT News in Hartley Brook Road, Shiregreen, Sheffield on January 22, 2002 Photo: Roger Nadal
Sheffield United fans Ray and Barbara Wragg celebrate winning a £7,649,520 jackpot from the National Lottery at Bramall Lane football ground on January 25, 2000. They became renowned for giving away much of their fortune to many good causes. Barbara died in 2018, aged 77 Photo: PA
Barnsley lottery winners Eric Roberts of Hoyland and Geraldine Rushford of Monk Bretton who received their cheques for £65,016 in January 2005 Photo: Dennis Lound
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