HELSBY and Frodsham stations will enjoy a rare long-distance rail service on bank holiday Monday, May 7.

Compass Tours will be stopping a Durham and Newcastle train at the stations.

Passengers will be able to board at Helsby and Frodsham at about 8am and enjoy a scenic journey via Cheshire, Chat Moss, Manchester, the Pennines and through the heart of Yorkshire to Durham and Newcastle.

Passengers who boarded in the morning will be returned home at about 8.30pm.

Phone 0151 722 1147 or see www.compasstours.cjb.net for further information.