A WINSFORD resident could be sitting on a small fortune after it was revealed a winning EuroMillions lottery ticket remains unclaimed.

A frantic search is now on to find the owner of the winning ticket, which was bought in in Cheshire West and Chester.

The owner of the ticket matched the five main numbers and one Lucky Star number in the EuroMillions draw on April 5, 2016.

The winning EuroMillions numbers on that date were 3, 5, 9, 19, 40 and the Lucky Star numbers were 2 and 5.

National Lottery players are being urged to check and double-check their tickets for the chance to claim this life-changing prize.

A National Lottery spokesman said: “We’re eager to find the mystery ticket-holder and unite them with their winnings – this amazing prize could really make a huge difference to somebody’s life.

“We’re urging everyone who bought a EuroMillions ticket in this area to check their old tickets again or look anywhere a missing ticket could be hiding. 

 “Try checking in the pockets of clothing, in wallets, bags and down the back of the sofa – someone out there could literally be sitting on a fortune.

“We have the champagne on ice and our fingers crossed that the lucky winner comes forward to claim their win.”

The ticket-holder has until October 2, 2016, to claim their prize.

If no-one comes forward with the winning ticket before the prize claim deadline, then the prize money, plus interest, will be donated to National Lottery-funded projects across the UK.

Anyone who has any queries or who believes they have the winning ticket for any of the National Lottery draws within the 180-day deadline should call the National Lottery Line on 0844 338 7551 or email help@national-lottery.co.uk