THE popular paddling pool in Stourport has been forced to close yet again.

Stourport Town Council have confirmed that there is an issue with the surface of the Riverside Meadows paddling pool on Thursday (August 29).

The pool has been closed to prevent any further damage from happening. The water is being drained and a full inspection is being carried out.

Stourport Town Council said on Facebook: "Our contractor has informed that there is an issue with the surface of the Paddling Pool.

"To prevent any further damage from occurring the Paddling Pool is closed to allow the water to be drained for a full inspection to be carried out".

The pool was recently closed for health and safety reasons, and shortly before that it was closed due to vandalism.