Bangor Swimming Pool in Gwynedd, North Wales, has been temporarily closed to the public after a routine test of shower water revealed elevated levels of legionella bacteria.

The pool, which is run by Gwynedd Council, was shut as a precautionary measure on 19 January, and work has been carried out to disinfect the facility's shower system. Tests of the water in the swimming pool itself found no problems. A spokesperson for the council said: "The safety of our customers is paramount and all steps are being taken to re-open as soon as it is safe to do so.

"Notices will be placed at the swimming pool entrance and on the council website to inform the public when services will resume." Dr Judy Hart, consultant in communicable disease control for the National Public Health Service, added: "It is reassuring to note that, to date, we have not received any increase in the number of legionella cases reported."