WIGHTLINK has cancelled several sailings this afternoon (Thursday) on the Yarmouth to Lymington route due to a mechanical issue.

The 1pm sailing from Lymington and the 2.05pm sailing from Yarmouth this afternoon have been cancelled.

The 12.05pm sailing from Yarmouth was also cancelled earlier today.

The cancellations are due to a mechanical issue on board the Wight Sun ferry.

The ferry operator said customers would be accommodated on the next available sailing.