Son's incredible news from mum over FaceTime while travelling

A Stockport mum and son have BOTH won a share of a £1m prize pot.

Tracy Mellor, 54 - a longtime People's Postcode Lottery player - says her Heald Green street's huge win is thanks to her late dad 'shining down' on her. She was handed a cheque for £100,000 on Saturday (March 30) alongside nine other winners.

Her son Joe Mellor, 31, found out he had also bagged a £100,000 share of the money over a Facetime call. Joe, who is currently travelling, said the win is ‘unbelievable’ and ‘lifechanging.’

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When Tracy caught a glimpse of her winning cheque, she said: “That’s me dad that. He died two weeks ago. My dad’s done this for me. “It’s bittersweet but my dad is shining down on me.”

Dad-of-six Peter Kemp, who died at the age of 75, had played the Postcode Lottery for years before Tracy followed suit and started playing.

Tracy's life-changing win came only a day after she cancelled her dad’s direct debits, which included his Postcode Lottery ticket. Her sister Adele said: “It’s mad because she cancelled our dad’s ticket the day before and then she got a phone call. It’s like dad’s looking down on Tracy.” Adele said their dad, who was a keen poker player, has passed on his ‘golden luck.’

Her son Joe received a Facetime call bringing him the happy news in Malta. He said he 'couldn't believe it' and was 'shaking' at the announcement.

“It’s even more special to win it with my mum," he added. "She’s had such a tough time recently and she deserves this more than anyone.”

Joe’s dad Neil added: “We’re so happy for our son Joe. To win one hundred grand is amazing, and to win that at his age is absolutely brilliant. He’s coming back for his