Sailings brought forward to avoid severe gale force winds

The Steam Packet Company has changed the departure time for two of tomorrow's sailings.

The 8.45am Ben-my-Chree crossing to Heysham will now leave at 7am, with passengers asked to check in by 6.15am.

The return sailing at 2.15pm has been brought forward to 12pm, with check in closing at 11.15am.

The changes are due to the weather forecast, which indicates there will be severe gale force 9 winds at times tomorrow afternoon and early evening