A FAMILY-of-eight from Leigh has scooped more than half-a-million pounds in the National Lottery.

The syndicate will now pick up a cheque for £530,000 from Camelot chiefs.

Their identity is being kept a secret until the money is handed over but it has been revealed they are from the Leigh area - and one of the party is a champion hen breeder.

They won the money last Saturday.