Moorways swimming pool to close to public
Moorways swimming pool in Derby is open to the public for the last time today after a campaign to keep it open to the city's residents failed.
Adam Peaty: 'Disappointed' in decision over Moorways pool
England and Great Britain swimmer Adam Peaty has said he's 'disappointed' at the decision to close Moorways swimming pool to the public.
The 21-year-old from Uttoxeter added that sports like swimming need investment to ensure high performance.
The council says the closure is part of necessary budget cuts and will save thousands of pounds each year.
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