Hovertravel services between Ryde and Southsea have been cancelled this evening (Tuesday, July 7) due to a 'technical issue'.

All services have been suspended until tomorrow morning (Wednesday) at the earliest.

The cross-Solent travel provider has confirmed that tickets are being accepted on Wightlink's FastCat service from Ryde Pier Head to Portsmouth Harbour.

A further update is expected at 5.45am.