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Yahoo
01-08-2025
- General
- Yahoo
More than 170 people stood up to save this 'popular' farmhouse gym - now it's gone
A 'popular' and beloved gym in a grade-II listed farmhouse is set to close and become flats — despite more than 170 objections. Little Box Gym, which opened on St Werburgh's Road in Chorlton in February 2017, faces an uncertain future after building owners secured planning permission to convert its 18th century home into three apartments. The planning application was met with fierce opposition, with 172 objections sent to Manchester council. Most said losing the gym would mean the neighbourhood will lose 'a vital and unique community hub'. READ MORE: The truth behind claims Greater Manchester veterans are being 'turfed out apartments for migrants' READ MORE: The mechanic whose MOT pass rate was just too good to be true Ahead of the meeting, a council report said 'irrespective of the outcome of the planning application', applicant David Flanagan 'confirmed that leasing to the gym operator will be brought to an end'. Never miss a story with the MEN's daily Catch Up newsletter - get it in your inbox by signing up here Speaking out about the decision, Little Box owner, Sarah Morrison, said: 'After more than eight years here, it hasn't been without its challenges, but we've built something truly meaningful: a community. 'Hough End is in Withington, and YSG is in Whalley Range – what we've created here is deeply rooted in Chorlton. There is no other space quite like this in the area. 'Our community ties run deep. We support local schools like Chorlton High, Chorlton High South, William Hulme, and Loreto with student work experience placements. Chorlton Park Primary uses our facilities for their 'Kids in the Gym' sessions and fun run days. 'Local parents have formed what we affectionately call the 'Drop-In Squad'. This is the kind of gym where clients come in even when they're having a tough time and don't feel like it – because we are a community and they know we genuinely care. We are far more than just another gym.' However, Manchester council's planning committee said they 'empathised' with Ms Morrison but could not find a reason to block the application. Des Jones, council planning officer, said: 'We have to look at the use of the heritage building. 'From a planning point of view that's all acceptable. There's no planning policy which would require a gym or employment place at this location.' Others said they 'sympathised' with Ms Morrison's 'situation', with Coun Suzanne Richards adding: 'I would hope we as a council can support the business owner.' The land around 136 St Werburgh's Road was once Park Brow Farm, which was a working farm until the mid-1980s, before it was sold off. Opening three more apartments continues a trend of more and more homes coming to former farmland, with terraced housing arriving in the late-1980s, when the farmhouse itself was listed, and apartments coming to a barn in 2006.
Reuters
18-07-2025
- Business
- Reuters
NCAA, Ohio State defeat class action over student atheletes' pay
July 18 (Reuters) - The National Collegiate Athletic Association on Friday persuaded a federal judge in Ohio to dismiss a lawsuit seeking compensation for thousands of former student athletes who played team sports at The Ohio State University. In her ruling, opens new tab, Chief U.S. District Judge Sarah Morrison of the federal court in Columbus, Ohio, said former Ohio State quarterback Terrelle Pryor filed his proposed class action against the NCAA, Ohio State and others too late. Pryor, who played for Ohio State from 2008 to 2010, accused the NCAA and other defendants of violating antitrust law by barring members of the school's sports teams from seeking to profit from the commercial use of their names, images and likeness. The NCAA in a statement welcomed the judge's ruling and said "we are hopeful that additional copycat cases will see the same outcome." Ohio State and attorneys for the plaintiff did not immediately respond to requests for comment. Pryor in his lawsuit, opens new tab said the NCAA and others have continued to make money from the use of his name, image and likeness through videos and other broadcasts. Plaintiffs generally face a four-year window to bring claims under U.S. antitrust law. 'Mr. Pryor knew the material facts underlying his antitrust claims long before the four-year limitations period had run,' Morrison said. Morrison also ruled that Ohio State as a public school and arm of the state was immune from the lawsuit. The NCAA this year revamped its rules over compensation for college athletes, agreeing for the first time to allow schools to pay students directly. As part of the landmark settlement, the organization agreed to pay $2.8 billion in a landmark settlement to compensate thousands of current and former athletes since 2016 for the commercial use of their names, images and likenesses. The NCAA separately faces a growing number of lawsuits over player eligibility, as students challenge a rule that says athletes are eligible to compete in no more than four seasons within five years of having enrolled in college. The case is Terrelle Pryor v. National Collegiate Athletic Association et al, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio, No. 2:24-cv-04019-SDM-EPD. For plaintiffs: Michael G. Simon and Kevin Pearl of Frankovitch, Anetakis, Simon, Decapio & Pearl; and Michael J. Shaheen and Diane Senakievich of Shaheen Law Group For NCAA: Rakesh Kilaru of Wilkinson Stekloff; and Keith Shumate of Squire Patton Boggs For Ohio State: Rob Ware and Jen Roach of Thompson Hine Read more: US appeals court rules for NCAA in dispute over player eligibility rules NCAA faces appeals after judge approves landmark $2.8 billion settlement California high school athletes seek right to player profits in new lawsuit
Yahoo
10-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
EMTA, Erie Downtown Partnership work together to host annual 14th Fest
The Erie Metropolitan Transit Authority (EMTA) is kicking off summer in a big way. EMTA will be hosting its fourth annual 14th Fest in collaboration with the Erie Downtown Partnership. NAMI to host movie night at UPMC Park this Friday Music, food trucks, activities and more will take over 14th Street between French and Holland streets on Thursday, June 12, beginning at 5:30 p.m. A representative from the E said this event embraces being a part of the downtown district, even though they are located in midcity. Pennsylvania State Police welcome kids for annual Camp Cadet 'Back in 2022, we cut the ribbon on our $72 million joint operations facility here at the EMTA, and our friends at the Erie Downtown Partnership worked with us to hold that event, and we snowballed it into a party afterwards to celebrate. And that was our first inaugural 14th Fest. Year after year, we've been using this as a way to invite people down to 14th Street,' said Sarah Morrison, director of marketing and public relations for the EMTA. The festival is a free event, and Morrison recommends bringing your own chair. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
