Waves pool, in Blackburn town centre, had closed the year before after 29 years in operation. The pool was state-of-the-art when it opened in 1986 with its twisting slides and wave machine.

A £13.5m sports and swimming complex is to be built in Blackburn to replace the town's current leisure centre. ... Waves, which the council ... six-lane pool and aerobics studio.

USERS of Blackburn's Waves water centre have reacted furiously to Tory councillors' pledge to shut the complex if they seize power in May's elections. Residents who use the swimming pool and gym ...

A £13.5m sports and swimming complex is to be built in Blackburn to replace the town's current leisure centre.