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Portsmouth's storm-hit swimming pool forced to shut | Portsmouth's storm-hit swimming pool forced to shut |
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A swimming pool at a seafront leisure centre has been closed to the public after suffering flood damage. | A swimming pool at a seafront leisure centre has been closed to the public after suffering flood damage. |
The Pyramids Centre in Southsea flooded during heavy rain and gale-force winds in the early hours of Sunday. | The Pyramids Centre in Southsea flooded during heavy rain and gale-force winds in the early hours of Sunday. |
BH Live, which runs the centre, said "We are assessing the full extent of the damage and have taken the precaution of closing the centre at this time." | BH Live, which runs the centre, said "We are assessing the full extent of the damage and have taken the precaution of closing the centre at this time." |
Clarence Esplanade near the leisure centre is also closed. | Clarence Esplanade near the leisure centre is also closed. |
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The storms, which brought heavy rain and gusts of more than 80 mph, caused large amounts of shingle to wash up on the road. | The storms, which brought heavy rain and gusts of more than 80 mph, caused large amounts of shingle to wash up on the road. |
Portsmouth City Council said clean-up work was under way, but it did not yet know when the road would reopen. | Portsmouth City Council said clean-up work was under way, but it did not yet know when the road would reopen. |
The severe weather also caused structural damage to part of the promenade near the leisure centre which is closed from Rocksbys Restaurant. | The severe weather also caused structural damage to part of the promenade near the leisure centre which is closed from Rocksbys Restaurant. |
Hundreds of starfish were also washed up along on the beach during the high tide. | Hundreds of starfish were also washed up along on the beach during the high tide. |
Council leader Donna Jones said: "I was staggered they are everywhere, the high tide washed them up onto the beach - unfortunately I think they've died." | Council leader Donna Jones said: "I was staggered they are everywhere, the high tide washed them up onto the beach - unfortunately I think they've died." |
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