At the Irish Sea ferry port of Heysham, ongoing silt issues are continuing to affect the Isle of Man Steam Packet Company sailings.

Both tonight's crossings will depart earlier, according to Manx Radio

Tonight's (29th December) 7.45pm crossing will now be departing an hour earlier at 6.45pm with passengers asked to check in no later than 6.15pm.

The overnight crossing due to leave at 2.15am tomorrow morning will now be leaving at 11.45pm tonight, with the final check in at 11.15pm.

The 2.15pm sailing this afternoon is not affected.

See related report on Fleetwood,  a former ferryport also located in north-west England.