STORM force winds have forced the cancellation of ferry crossings between Northern Ireland and Scotland.

Stena Line say the 11.30 pm sailing on Monday night, December 23, has been cancelled because of the conditions at sea.

The company says the next scheduled sailing on the Belfast-Cairnryan route will not be until 3.30 pm on December 24, Christmas Eve.

However, a spokesperson said may be subject to change due to weather conditions which has gone from a ‘yellow warning’ to an ‘amber warning’

Passengers should keep in touch with Ferrycheck on 08705 755 755 for up to date information.

You can contact Stena Line on 08447 707070 or log onto www.stenaline.co.uk.