Sailings cancelled but hope for Friday

It's hoped Friday morning's Ben-my-Chree sailing to Heysham will leave on time at 8.45am.

The latest update from the Steam Packet says: 'Current forecasts indicate this sailing will depart as scheduled.

'Should the improving conditions be delayed, there could be a brief delay in departure.

'A further review of the weather forecast and a final decision will be made at 7am (Friday).'

All Thursday's sailings and the overnight sailings were cancelled due to high winds.