Two people are celebrating today after winning £1,000 each thanks to their lucky postcode.

The duo, from Southchurch Road, Southend, netted the prize when SS1 2PN was announced as a daily prize winner with People’s Postcode Lottery today.

Danyl Johnson, the lottery ambassador for People's Postcode lottery, sent his well-wishes to the winners. He said: "What great news to start the weekend.

"Congratulations to our winners, I’m sure they’ll be celebrating tonight.”