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A female swimmer wearing goggles, cap and swim suit swims under water in an indoor pool. The colours of the water are blue and the swimmer leaves bubbles in her wake.

Islanders' views sought after pool closures row

The consultation on the future of council-run facilities follows plans to shut two Western Isles pools.

Kara Hanlon is standing beside a swimming pool wearing blue Western Isles team colours. She is holding Island Games medal that she won at the Island Games 2025 in Orkney

Councillors say champion's pool should be saved

Kara Hanlon used to train at the Lionel pool which is one of two on Lewis earmarked for closure.

Kara Hanlon is standing beside a swimming pool wearing blue Western Isles team colours. She is holding Island Games medal that she won at the Island Games 2025 in Orkney

Pool where champion swimmer trained faces closure

Kara Hanlon used to train at the Lionel pool which is one of two on Lewis earmarked for closure.