Steam packet service cancelled following two weather warnings

Tonight and tomorrow mornings ferry sailings have been cancelled because of forecasted severe gales and heavy rain.

The Steam Packet Company confirmed the Ben my Chree's 7.45pm trip from Douglas to Heysham has been called off because of bad weather.

The ship's return crossing from Heysham at 2.15am tomorrow morning has also been cancelled.

The Ronaldsway Met Office issued two weather warnings today – with gales, heavy rain and costal overtopping expected to affect the Island later this evening and the early hours of tomorrow mor