The chairman of Poole Tourism Panel's described the decision to permanently axe the Barfleur ferry to France as 'very disappointing'.

The Poole to Cherbourg service was withdrawn in 2010 but came back on a trial basis last March - but now Brittany Ferries have decided to scrap it for good, blaming difficult economic conditions.

Bruce Grant-Braham says it's a blow to the hopes of European tourists coming to Dorset during this summer's Olympics.