An Isle of Wight ferry company has cancelled four further sailings today (Tuesday, November 26) due to a technical issue. 

Red Funnel's 10.30am and 1.30pm services from Southampton have been axed, along with the 12pm and 3pm crossings from East Cowes.

The 9am sailing from East Cowes was cancelled earlier today.

The firm has said that the cancellations are owing to a fault with the Red Osprey's aft engine.

On Sunday, more than ten sailings were cancelled due to 'essential works' on the Red Osprey.

Red Funnel said: "We apologise for the inconvenience caused to your journey."

It means the only car ferry services still running to the mainland on the East Cowes to Southampton route during the day today are at 10.30am, 1.30pm, 4.30pm and 6pm.

The County Press has asked Red Funnel for further information.

Update (12.06pm): Red Funnel services are now running to timetable.