A LOTTO winner in north Kent has yet to pick up their large prize. The £162,558 ticket was bought in the Swale area for the draw on Wednesday, October 27, matching five numbers plus the bonus ball.

The winner has until 5.30pm on April 25, 2005, to make their claim, after which time the money, plus the interest it has generated, will go to the good causes.

This unclaimed prize adds to the £1,544,148 jackpot still not claimed in Swale for the Lotto draw on July 21, meaning there is still an amazing £1,706,706 in Lotto prizes total still unclaimed in the Swale area.

The winners numbers for the draw on October 27 were 9,11,21,39,40,46 and the bonus number 35.

A Camelot spokesperson said: "The winners may live or work in the area where the tickets were bought, but could just as easily have been visiting friends or family, shopping or maybe even just passing through when they made their lucky purchase.

"Wherever they are from, it could really make it an extra special Christmas for the mystery winners and fingers crossed they come forward before it's too late."

If you think you have the winning tickets for the draws on July 21 and October 27 call the National Lottery Line on 0845 910 0000.