Ferry sailings cancelled due to strong winds
BBCFerry sailings between the Isle of Man and Lancashire have been cancelled amid weather warnings forecasting gusts of more than 50mph.
The Isle of Man Steam Packet Company said its 19:45 GMT service from Douglas to Heysham has been cancelled due to the "forecast adverse weather", along with its return crossing at 02:15 on Sunday.
The Met Office weather warnings come as millions of people are travelling ahead of Christmas.
A yellow warning came into force at 07:00 on Saturday and will last until 21:00 on Sunday for Scotland, northern England, and parts of Wales and Northern Ireland.
Steam Packet passengers had been warned the severe gales were set to cause disruption this weekend.
The ferry operator also warned of delays to its service between Douglas and Liverpool.
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