Tomorrow morning's Manxman departure brought forward

Steam Packet warning later crossing could also be affected due to adverse weather

Tomorrow morning's Manxman sailing to Heysham has been brought forward due to the forecast adverse weather.

The 8am service will now depart at 7.30am, with passengers asked to check in by 6.45am.

The Steam Packet is also warning there could be further disruption to tomorrow's 7.15pm departure to Heysham and the return crossing at 1.45am on Saturday, with a final decision to be made by 5pm tomorrow.

Gale force eight winds with gusts of 40-50mph are expected tomorrow.