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The Port of Holyhead's breakwater has been closed by Stena after recent storms have left it too unsafe for public access.

The historic breakwater - that protects Holyhead port - has been badly hit by Storm Arwen and Storm Barra.

It means owner Stena Line Ports has to restrict access as it assesses the damage.

A spokesman said: "Stena Line Ports regrets to inform the public that storm damage has forced the closure of Holyhead’s Breakwater.

"Storm Arwen and Storm Barra have resulted in areas of the historic breakwater being too unsafe for public access.

To read more on the breakwater built between 1848 and 1873, North Wales Live reports.

Published in Stena Line

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Stena Line is one of Europe's leading ferry companies with 37 vessels and 17 routes in Northern Europe operating 25,000 sailings each year. Stena Line is an important part of the European logistics network and develops new intermodal freight solutions by combining transport by rail, road and sea. Stena Line also plays an important role for tourism in Europe with its extensive passenger operations. The company is family-owned, was founded in 1962 and is headquartered in Gothenburg. Stena Line has 4,300 employees and an annual turnover of 14 billion SEK.