Almost six months has passed and a lucky lottery winner is still walking around none the wiser.

The National Lottery are encouraging players to check their tickets as an impressive £1million pound prize remains unclaimed.

But the clock is ticking as the mystery winner only has two days left to come forward and claim their EuroMillions UK Millionaire Maker prize.

The lucky ticket holder has been narrowed down to the Cheshire East area - which includes Crewe, Knutsford, Macclesfield, Nantwich and Wilmslow.

The EuroMillions draw was made on September 11 2018 with the winning Millionaire Maker code VHVT 0208.

Plays are automatically entered into the draw when they purchase a EuroMillions ticket giving them another chance of becoming a winner.

The winner has until March 10 2019 to claim their prize.

Andy Carter, senior winners' advisor at The National Lottery, said: "Time really is running out for the winner of this prize, but we are still hopeful that someone will come forward at the very last minute to claim the money.

"We’re urging everyone to check their old tickets one final time or look anywhere a missing EuroMillions ticket could be hiding. This life-changing prize could really help to make dreams become a reality for someone out there."

Best to look around for that old ticket because you could be celebrating

So, what happens if the life-changing amount of money is left unclaimed?

The prize money, plus all the interest it has generated, will go on to help National Lottery-funded project across the UK known as the Good Causes fund.

Every week, it is estimated that £30 million is raised by lottery players which is used to help change the lives of individuals and communities.

This includes in Cheshire East where 1,500 National Lottery grants have been awarded which has been used to help projects from multiple sectors including arts, sports, health and education.

With all National Lottery draws, players have 180 days from the day of the draw to claim their prize if they have the winning ticket.

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 0333 234 5050  or email help@national-lottery.co.uk