Ledbury Swimming Pool has scored a hat-trick of achievement by earning a benchmark of excellence for the leisure industry, three times in a row.

A plaque will soon be on show at the Lawnside Road complex, informing users that Quest status has once again been awarded to the swimming pool, which scored higher than the national average in its quality assessment.

Manager Bev Gough said: "This is a recognised standard for the industry, and it's the third time we've achieved it. It's awarded every two years, and this is three times in a row. I'm very pleased.

"The award is a tribute to the high standard of Ledbury Swimming Pool and its staff."

Assessors award percentage points on their visits to leisure centres across the UK.

The national average is 66 per cent. Ledbury Swimming Pool, which is run by Halo Leisure on behalf of Herefordshire Council, scored 69 per cent.