Maritime transport services connecting the Isle of Man with northern England have recommenced following a weekend marked by service suspensions attributed to Storm Bert. The Isle of Man Steam Packet company cancelled all scheduled voyages between Douglas and both Liverpool and Heysham, citing strong winds across the Irish Sea. A yellow weather alert had been issued for Saturday, forecasting wind speeds reaching up to 70mph (112km/h) alongside significant precipitation. Persistent high winds additionally caused the Manxman’s 08:45 GMT departure to Heysham on Monday to be postponed by over sixty minutes. Consequently, the vessel’s return journey to Douglas in the afternoon is now scheduled to leave later at 15:30, introducing subsequent delays to the flagship’s evening and overnight services. Individuals are encouraged to follow BBC Isle of Man on Facebook and X, and to submit potential news stories to IsleofMan@bbc.co.uk. Copyright 2024 BBC. All rights reserved. The BBC bears no responsibility for the content found on external websites. Information regarding our external linking policy is available. Post navigation Daily Oxfordshire Image Feature: Wednesday’s Selection First Winter Snowfall Causes Disruption Across Lincolnshire