Summary

  • Updates for Thursday 19 May 2016

  • News, sport, travel and weather updates resume at 08:00

  1. Swimmers flock to private pool in Derby after closurespublished at 08:14 British Summer Time 19 May 2016

    Euan Duncan
    BBC Local Live

    Swimmers are having to be very resourceful in Derby after the temporary closure of Queen's Leisure Centre, which followed Moorways pool shutting for financial reasons.

    One private pool in the city says it's been inundated with swimmers and has reached its limit.

    Lonsdale Swimming Pool

    Numbers at Lonsdale pool in Mickleover have increased from 1,500 to 1,900 a week since March.

  2. Good morning: Join us for today's live news coveragepublished at 08:00

    Euan Duncan
    BBC Local Live

    Private swimming pools in Derby are in demand after the closure of Queen's Leisure Centre.

    I'll bring you the latest on that, as well as the rest of today's news, sport, travel and weather for Derbyshire and East Staffordshire.

    Queen's Leisure Centre in Derby closed for roof repairs

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