RESIDENTS have been congratulating a couple after they splashed out on a new home after scooping £3.6million on the lottery.

Lee Kuchczynski, 52, said he was in Yorkshire driving his HGV when wife Helen, 58, rang to tell him they had become millionaires after matching five numbers and a Lucky Star in the draw on Tuesday July 12.

The couple, who have been married for 24 years, scooped £3,665,079.10.

Mr Kuchczynski said their first purchase was a £17 back-scratcher.

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On Thursday the couple celebrated Mrs Kuchczynski’s birthday by buying a new house and an Audi RS4 Avant car.

Residents have taken to social media congratulating the couple and insisting that dreams do come true.

Vera Langhorn said: "That’s great enjoy every penny of it. Pleased for you."

Nancy Hendley said: "They look a 'down to earth' couple. Spend it wisely and enjoy."

Linda Bailey simply said: "Dreams come true."

Marilyn Allison said: "Well done and enjoy."

Nicola Stephenson said: "Awesome news. Congratulations nice to see another winner in Cumbria."

Christina Cairns said: "Wow so pleased for you, enjoy."

Joe Blogs said: "Good luck, look like a really nice couple."

Lynn Ellison said: "Well done and good luck."

Northern Lass said: "Nice to see hard-working people winning and sharing with family."

John Price said: "dreams do come just not for all of us congratulations to you both enjoy it."

Lisa Bragg said: "Congratulations! I am so pleased for you both. Wishing you every happiness."

Jeanette Mattinson Hewitson said: "Good for them."

Margaret Gate said: "That's a few in Cumbria scooping a decent win. Stagecoach syndicate, the guy from Pirelli & this couple. Well done."

Ian Silvo Silverwood said: "Good luck to them, enjoy."

Kim Whitelock said: "Congratulations Helen and Lee."

Sandra Harper said: "Wowzers. Enjoy."

Rose Campbell said: "Very nice, good luck to you both."