Check your Premium Bonds as 179 high value prizes land in Cumbria

Almost 200 people in Cumbria have won high-value prizes in the August Premium Bonds draw <i>(Image: NS&I)</i>
Almost 200 people in Cumbria have won high-value prizes in the August Premium Bonds draw (Image: NS&I)
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Premium Bond holders in Cumbria have won nearly 200 high-value prizes in the latest NS&I draw.

In Cumberland, August's draw saw 95 prizes, including one for £50,000 and four for £10,000.

Nine holders each received £5,000, while 81 others won £1,000.

Further south, Westmorland and Furness had 84 winners, including two scooping £50,000, one taking £25,000, four getting £10,000, eight securing £5,000, and 69 receiving £1,000.

Premium Bonds are entered into a monthly prize draw, offering tax-free prizes ranging from £25 to £1 million.

Holders can check to see if they have won on the NS&I website or prize checker app.

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