I have been informed that the 24 hour Shell service station on Kilnhouse Lane, St Annes, is to cease trading on 10th February 2014.

No reasons have been provided at present.

This will be a great loss to local residents and also to HG vehicles as they cannot use the revamped Shell garage on Heyhouses Lane.

I do hope that this will not produce another derelict eyesore in our area.