and even though there are alternative routes available from liverpool and pembroke dock over the irishe to operate at half capacity. every day that goes by at the present time, it has a detrimental effect on the irish economy, but it also has a knock—on effect on the uk economy also. we are hearing it will not be reopened this side of st patrick's dav _ in a statement, stena line, the port's operator, said the port wouldn't be open until at least the middle of january, have offered alternative sailings and apologised for the inconvenience. sailings and apologised when do you think you'll be able to see your mum again now? i would like to go and see her in january, but whether that will be from holyhead, i do not know. for all of those affected, holyhead's closure hasn't been the gift many would have wished for. tomas morgan, bbc news, anglesey. 0n the railways over christmas, some services will be reduced. west midlands railway services will be affected by engineering works and last—minute cancellations are possible. london paddington is closed between 27th and 29th december, which wil

and even though there are alternative routes available from liverpool and pembroke dock over the irishperate at half capacity. every day that goes by at the present time, we're having shipments not being delivered on time, not making ferries. so it has a detrimental effect on the irish economy, but it also has a knock—on effect on the uk economy also. we're hearing a couple of different stories. we're hearing that it won't be reopened this side of st patrick's day and we're also hearing that it could run as far as may orjune. in a statement, stena line, the port operator, reiterated that the port wouldn't be open until at least the middle of january, have offered alternative sailings for those affected, and apologise for the inconvenience. 73. even though some will still be opening presents with the wider family on the 25th, no doubt for all of those affected, holyhead's closure wasn't the early christmas gift they'd asked for. tomos morgan, bbc news, anglesey. gp surgeries will be offered financial incentives to ensure patients most in need see the same doctor at every appointment, un