As a result, about 100 boat owners have filed a class-action lawsuit in federal court seeking relief against Southport Marina Inc., which was then owned by Preston Development Company.

During the rail restructuring of the 1960s and 1970s, the Burscough Curves, which formed a link between the Ormskirk-Preston and Southport -Wigan lines were removed, although the formation survives.

"For the people of Lancashire, this is a huge benefit as they can now travel on any bus in Lancashire for £1 for each journey, after 7pm, 7 days a week and all day Sunday. I'd encourage as many ...