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Lottery good causes

Fifteen years ago today the National Lottery was launched here in Britain and over the last couple of nights we've looked at the impact on some of those who've been lucky and NOT so lucky. Fifty pence from every ticket you buy goes into the prize fund but did you know that 28p goes to worthy causes. The West Country Tonight looks at how three of those good causes have benefitted.

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