A LOTTERY winner from Manchester has just a few days to collect a £55,639 prize.

The ticket was bought for the draw on February 7, when the winning numbers were 2, 14, 26, 29, 31 and 40, with bonus ball 7.

The ticket matched five numbers and the bonus ball. But unless the prize is claimed by 5.30pm next Thursday, the money will go to the lottery's `good causes' fund.

A Lotto spokesman said: "Time really is running out for the winner of this prize, but we are still hopeful someone will come forward at the last minute to claim the money.

"We're urging everyone to check their old tickets again or look anywhere a missing Lotto ticket could be hiding.

"This life-enhancing prize could really help make dreams become a reality."

Anyone who believes they have the ticket can claim the prize by calling the National Lottery Line, 0845 910 0000.