New Year's Eve ferries cancelled over gales

Ferry passengers had been warned some services were facing disruption

Irish Sea ferries have been cancelled because of gale force winds.

The Manxman's crossing to Heysham at 08:45 BST along with its 14:15 Douglas-bound return have both been called off.

The Isle of Man Steam Packet Company confirmed the sailings had been suspended as winds of up to 55mph (88km/h) were expected to hit the island.

A yellow weather warning was also in place from 09:30 until 13:30 on Tuesday because of concerns over high waves hitting Castletown promenade and the north of Douglas promenade.