Hover services from Portsmouth cancelled due to 'adverse weather' fears

‘ADVERSE’ weather fears have forced transport bosses to cancel the area’s hover service tonight.
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Hovertravel, which ferries passengers from Southsea and the Isle of Wight, suspended its service shortly after 3pm.

It comes as weather conditions at sea worsened.

The closure remains in effect this evening, with the company expected to provide a fresh update at 7.15pm.

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