GALE force 10 winds forcing the cancellation of Poole to France ferries scuppered the plans of holidaymakers today.

Condor Ferries bosses pulled its crossing between Poole and St Malo in the face of strong winds on the French side of the English Channel.

A 7am Brittany Ferries service was also cancelled.

Passengers could still travel to the Channel Islands, but trips from St Malo to Guernsey and Jersey were delayed until the evening, when the powerful gusts had dropped.