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£30Million a week to good causes

Clever dogs, football togs and much more

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Gemma’s brush with fame

Artist’s work stars in National Lottery ad

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Big help for the big screen

National Lottery helps cinemas survive

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Alzheimer’s music therapy

Helping Paul remember

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Helping men tackle life

Rugby clubs create a safe space to Offload

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Over the Moon

5 places to get into orbit

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Helping Reggie Yates to wrap

Lottery funding aids TV star’s first movie

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Dame Sarah’s family affair

Cycling champ’s kids to cheer her on in Tokyo

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Striking poses in Slough

New twist on yoga helps elderly stay fit

A supple couple

Baking new ground

Homebaked builds community one pie at a time

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Museum’s emotional reopening

Wellcome Galleries prepare to welcome crowds

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Allotment is Wanda’s haven

Gardening helps ease lockdown stress

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A new vision for sight loss

Helping visually impaired people stay safe

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Training to feel better

Get fit and look after your mental health

Meet Jaqob

Taking positive steps

Dance helps Becky beat lockdown blues

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One year to Tokyo Olympics

GB triathlete to go head-to-head with brother

Meet Jonny Brownlee

Green is good

Emerald Centre helps Chris through lockdown

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Superstars shine again

Cafe trainees rejoice at easing of lockdown

Meet the Superstars

Helping wild spaces stay open

Marshes are vital escape for urban dwellers

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Pedal power

Free bikes keep Edinburgh key workers moving

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Helping veterans through lockdown

Meet Charles and Diana

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Awards for everyday heroes

2020 National Lottery Awards

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Beating the isolation blues

Friendly chats help Margaret through lockdown

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Keeping James on the ball

Lockdown plan helps teenager stay active

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Making kit for care workers

Jane has protective gear all sewn up

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Bringing Daughters and Dads closer together

With laughter and a bit of mud

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Keeping Bill and Wendy safe

Help with shopping for isolated Welsh couple

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NHS staff cycle away stress

Bike loan scheme helps hospital workers relax

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Anise’s lockdown sounds

Scottish youth make music online

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Protecting puffins

Keeping wardens on island during lockdown

Meet the wardens

Tea party with a twist

How to celebrate The Big Virtual Lunch

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John’s pies fuel NHS staff

Chef delivers hundreds of pies to ICU units

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Good causes vs the virus

Helping people through the Covid crisis

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Online physio is Teresa’s ‘lifesaver’

£600Million to help good causes through Covid crisis

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Ellen helps community stay afloat

Paralympian juggles training and helping

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Feather art lifts spirits

Lifeline for people isolated by coronavirus

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£600Million response to COVID-19

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Fast and funny

Freddie’s roped his dad into a marathon run

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Curling star returns to nursing

Vicky Wright back on NHS front line

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Meet David

He’s in the Warm and Toasty Club

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HenPower!

These chickens are helping fight loneliness

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Into Film

Why watching movies is good for you

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Mother’s Day

Meet our favourite super-mum, Jacqueline

Here’s her story

International Women’s Day

Josephine built a community at parkrun

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Haircuts4Homeless

Stewart’s act of kindness started a movement

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The stars are aligned for Katie and Tom

Space date leads to love

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This Girl Can

Thanks to National Lottery funding

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Sarah is a music inspiration

She’s learning skills and helping others

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Protecting amazing wildlife

Saving 20 species and helping 200 more

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An inspirational Mum

Elizabeth overcame grief to help others

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Big Narstie is in da house

Big Narstie takes over Kenwood House

What could go wrong?

Jimmy Carr asks...

...what has The National Lottery ever done for us?

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Star athletes say thanks

Olympic and Paralympic legends celebrate your contribution

Going for gold

A star is born

Opening act of our 25th birthday advert

Meet Wendy

Project CELT

See how it changed Beth's life

Meet Beth

Rio Ferdinand, Ewan McGregor...

Tracey Emin, Idris Elba...They're all in our 25th birthday artwork

Celebrate 25 years

25 years of The National Lottery

Just some of the incredible things you've made happen

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The Martin Gallier Project

Find out about Jessica's mission

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Mini Donks give a BIG Surprise

We thank Sarah for her work with dementia sufferers

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Boxing Pretty

Founder knocked out by BIG surprise

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The Comedy School

Laughter really is good for your health

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Ruddi's Retreat

Watch Ali's reaction to her BIG Surprise

See what happened

Dance Syndrome

Charity founder meets her idol

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