THE bus service running from Northwich to Delamere Park has been cancelled because of a lack of passengers.

The decision was taken to cut route 62, which stopped at Greenbank, Hartford and Cuddington railway stations, by Cheshire County Council, which funded the service.

A council spokesman said: 'Route 62 has been cancelled due to lack of patronage.'

The route will be withdrawn from August 18 although passengers will able to use three alternative services from that date forward.

The Vale Royal ring-and-ride scheme will take customers from Northwich bus station, with pick-up points at Navigation Road and Darwin Street. Customers can register for this service by calling 01606 871990.

Greenback residents can use Northwich's Dial-a-Ride taxi service on 01606 784497 and Darwin Street residents can also use Service 48 which runs to Frodsham.

For further information on times and services, call Cheshire Traveline on 01244 602666.