Three lucky Bradford women have scooped more than £50,000 playing bingo.

The friends had gone to play at Buckingham Bingo, at Bradford Interchange, and took part in the National Bingo game involving thousands of clubs across Britain.

After filling in 41 numbers on her card, one of the women called house on number 19 - and as the card was checked you could hear a pin drop. Then, as the claim was revealed a winner, the club erupted.

"Everyone was cheering. The atmosphere was fantastic," said Amanda Crowther, deputy manager of the club. "We are really chuffed for the winners."

The women, who do not want any publicity, won a total of £51,849.04. They had a verbal agreement to share any winnings and were thrilled. One said: "We are over the moon. It is absolutely brilliant, it is overwhelming. We have struggled all our lives and now we will not be scared of bills arriving any more."

Since the club opened last March seven players have won the national game.