WIGHTLINK has cancelled a number of sailings this evening (Wednesday) on its Ryde to Portsmouth foot passenger service.

The ferry operator blamed the cancellations on a technical issue with an essential piece of equipment.

The 6.10pm and 7.15pm from Ryde Pier and the 5.40pm and 6.45pm from Portsmouth Harbour have been cancelled.

Wightlink apologised for any changes to its customers' travel plans.