IF winning a chunk of £2million wasn't enough for a Crediton resident, her boyfriend then popped the question live on stage.

Paul Riley, 54, was celebrating his £5,991 with his girlfriend Karen when People's Postcode Lottery ambassador asked what he planned to do with his winnings.

"I need to buy a ring for my girlfriend," Paul said, before getting down on one knee and proposing in front of the packed crowd.

The couple were one of 94 winners who shared the £2million prize pot, with prizes ranging from £2,995 - £400,000. Two winners who both played with the full winning postcode, EX17 6AA, won £400,000 each but were unable to attend the cheque presentation.

Paul, a comedy magician, described the moment he won and proposed to Karen as “absolutely magical.”

He added: "I’ve been wanting to propose to Karen for a while but didn’t have the money, as soon as I saw how much I’d won I knew exactly what I had to."

Paul and Karen attended the cheque presentation with best friends and neighbours Donna Moors, 51, and her partner Shaun, 44.

Donna was delighted when she saw her two friends get engaged but was even more excited when she was presented with her very own cheque for £14,980.

Donna is assistant manager at the local Toby Carvery, and Shaun is the chef so they’ll need to wait until Sunday night before they can really enjoy the win.

"My daughter Jessica lives in Northamptonshire and I would really love for her to move down to live with us here," Donna said.

"Hopefully now with the money I’ve won today she’ll be able to do that."

Sector winner Patrick Rice, 67, had already scooped £8,985 when he discovered he had also won a brand new BMW 1 Series.

Ambassador Judie McCourt said: "This has got to be one of the most amazing treats to receive on Halloween and we had our first ever Postcode Millions proposal.

"It’s been a fantastic day in the beautiful Devonshire countryside and it’s been a real pleasure to give away £2 million to all the lovely winners from Crediton."