Ferry operator Stena Line has announced it is slowing down its high speed ferry between Belfast and Stranraer route to save money on fuel.

The company has already slowed down the ferry it operates between the Welsh port of Holyhead and Dun Laoghaire, near Dublin.

The crossing will now take 14 minutes longer than its previous 105 minutes.

Nigel Tilson from Stena said passengers seemed to understand the issues about increased fuel prices.

"Compared to a conventional ferry, it's still very fast," said Mr Tilson. ... Read full article