BRITTANY Ferries services are due to start getting back to normal today after an industrial dispute abroad ended yesterday after 10 days.

The strikes, which have affected sailings between Poole and Cherbourg, have disrupted many people’s travel plans and freight customers.

Following a referendum among all non-officer crew, a majority voted to accept the agreement put to their unions.

The company said that allowed it to resume operations and removed any likelihood of further industrial action.

Martine Jourdren, group MD, said: “While this strike has caused immense disruption for our customers, for which we are very sorry, we could not continue with a situation whereby 24-hour strikes were being called at a moment’s notice.

“The company has worked hard to negotiate an agreement with the unions which achieves the cost savings and productivity improvements that we were seeking, as well as removing the prospect of any further strike action.

“We know that we have to work hard to regain the confidence of many of our customers, but equally I am very gratified by the huge number of appreciative messages that we have received from those who have been impressed by our attempts to look after them.”