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Daily Mail
2 days ago
- General
- Daily Mail
Woman dies after medical episode at Total Fitness gym after paramedics pull her from swimming pool
A woman has died after suffering a 'medical episode' at a gym in Preston. Police and paramedics rushed to Total Fitness on West Strand at around 5.30pm on Monday, June 2, following reports of a 'sudden death'. Lancashire Constabulary said the woman, believed to be in her 60s, had 'been pulled from the swimming pool' following a suspected medical episode. Despite the best efforts of staff emergency services, she sadly died at the scene. The gym was closed last night for investigation works to be carried out. Police said the woman's death is not being treated as suspicious and a file will be passed to the coroner. A police spokesperson said: 'We were called by the ambulance service at shortly after 5.30pm yesterday following a sudden death at Total Fitness, West Strand, Preston. 'A woman, believed to be in her 60s, had been pulled from the swimming pool following a suspected medical episode. Despite the best efforts of staff and medical teams the woman sadly died at the scene. 'Our thoughts are with her loved ones at this time. The death is not being treated as suspicious, and a file will be passed to HM Coroner in due course.'
The Irish Sun
3 days ago
- General
- The Irish Sun
Woman dies after ‘medical episode' at gym as she is ‘pulled from swimming pool'
A WOMAN has died after a "medical episode" at the gym as paramedics "pulled her from the swimming pool". Emergency services were called to Total Fitness, in Preston, at around 5.30pm on Monday. Advertisement Lancashire Constabulary said the woman, believed to be in her 60s, had "been pulled from the swimming pool" after a suspected medical episode. Despite the best efforts of paramedics, she tragically died at the scene. The gym was closed last night while investigations continue. Cops said the woman's death is not being treated as suspicious. Advertisement Read More A force spokesperson told "A woman, believed to be in her 60s, had been pulled from the swimming pool following a suspected medical episode. "Despite the best efforts of staff and medical teams the woman sadly died at the scene. "Our thoughts are with her loved ones at this time. The death is not being treated as suspicious, and a file will be passed to HM Coroner in due course." Advertisement Most read in The Sun North West Ambulance Service has been contacted for comment. 1 A woman died after a "medical episode" at a Preston gym Credit: Google Maps More to follow... For the latest news on this story keep checking back at The Sun Online is your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video. Advertisement Like us on Facebook at
The Sun
3 days ago
- General
- The Sun
Woman dies after ‘medical episode' at gym as she is ‘pulled from swimming pool'
A WOMAN has died after a "medical episode" at the gym as paramedics "pulled her from the swimming pool". Emergency services were called to Total Fitness, in Preston, at around 5.30pm on Monday. Lancashire Constabulary said the woman, believed to be in her 60s, had "been pulled from the swimming pool" after a suspected medical episode. Despite the best efforts of paramedics, she tragically died at the scene. The gym was closed last night while investigations continue. Cops said the woman's death is not being treated as suspicious. A force spokesperson told LancsLive: "We were called by the ambulance service at shortly after 5.30pm yesterday (Monday, June 2nd) following a sudden death at Total Fitness, West Strand, Preston. "A woman, believed to be in her 60s, had been pulled from the swimming pool following a suspected medical episode. "Despite the best efforts of staff and medical teams the woman sadly died at the scene. "Our thoughts are with her loved ones at this time. The death is not being treated as suspicious, and a file will be passed to HM Coroner in due course." North West Ambulance Service has been contacted for comment. 1 is your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video.
Scottish Sun
3 days ago
- General
- Scottish Sun
Woman dies after ‘medical episode' at gym as she is ‘pulled from swimming pool'
The woman, believed to be in her 60s, tragically died at the scene TRAGIC END Woman dies after 'medical episode' at gym as she is 'pulled from swimming pool' A WOMAN has died after a "medical episode" at the gym as paramedics "pulled her from the swimming pool". Emergency services were called to Total Fitness, in Preston, at around 5.30pm on Monday. Lancashire Constabulary said the woman, believed to be in her 60s, had "been pulled from the swimming pool" after a suspected medical episode. Despite the best efforts of paramedics, she tragically died at the scene. The gym was closed last night while investigations continue. Cops said the woman's death is not being treated as suspicious. A force spokesperson told LancsLive: "We were called by the ambulance service at shortly after 5.30pm yesterday (Monday, June 2nd) following a sudden death at Total Fitness, West Strand, Preston. "A woman, believed to be in her 60s, had been pulled from the swimming pool following a suspected medical episode. "Despite the best efforts of staff and medical teams the woman sadly died at the scene. "Our thoughts are with her loved ones at this time. The death is not being treated as suspicious, and a file will be passed to HM Coroner in due course." North West Ambulance Service has been contacted for comment. 1 A woman died after a "medical episode" at a Preston gym Credit: Google Maps More to follow... For the latest news on this story keep checking back at The Sun Online is your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video. Like us on Facebook at and follow us from our main Twitter account at @TheSun.
Scottish Sun
02-05-2025
- Business
- Scottish Sun
Are gyms open on the Early May Bank Holiday 2025?
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) GYMS are always popular in the build-up to the summer months as Brits start working on their ideal beach bodies. However, fitness enthusiasts may have to take a break as several major chains will be adjusting their hours on the Early May Bank Holiday. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 3 Some gyms will be adjusting their hours over the bank holiday Credit: Getty Images 3 However, some clubs will remain open for hardcore fitness fanatics Credit: Getty Images The Gym Group Unlike many gym chains in the UK, the Gym Group's branches are open 24/7. This allows customers to work out at any time of their choosing. Its gyms will remain open to customers on the Early May Bank Holiday. Bannatyne's Founded by Scottish business mogul and Dragon's Den star Duncan Bannatyne, Bannatyne Health Clubs are one of the UK's most fashionable places to work out. The chain launched in 1997, in North Yorkshire, and soon grew to have over 60 locations in the UK. Opening times vary between clubs so you'll need to check your local gym's webpage for more details. David Lloyd clubs David Lloyd Leisure was launched in 1982 by tennis legend David Lloyd and has become synonymous with the word "luxury". The chain now has over 100 gyms in the UK and offers swimming, tennis and personalised fitness classes. David Lloyd clubs normally remain open on the Early May Bank Holiday, though some clubs may have a reduced number of classes. Ask at your local gym's reception for more details. Dunnes Stores drop new seamless workout collection Pure Gym Pure Gym is the largest UK gym chain by membership and has more than 300 facilities across the UK (as of April 2025). The chain's facilities are open 24/7, similar to The Gym Group, meaning it is welcomes customers all year round. Although you may need to ask for more details at your local gym, most of the brand's clubs will be open as normal on the Early May Bank Holiday. Total Fitness Despite having just 15 locations in England and Wales, Total Fitness have a staggering 80,000 members. Total Fitness gyms generally open on bank holidays, but business hours will vary depending on the location of each gym. The only exception to this is over Easter, when Total Fitness have closed on Easter Sunday, and operated with reduced hours on Good Friday and Easter Monday. 3 Virgin Active launched in 1999 Credit: Alarmy Virgin Active Virgin Active was first opened by Sir Richard Branson in 1999 and has quickly become one of the coolest gym chains in the UK. On weekdays, Virgin gyms normally open at 6am and close again at 10pm. Opening times are different on weekends, though, with most gyms opening at 8am and closing at 8pm. Virgin Active varies its hours on the Early May Bank Holiday depending on location, so ask at the reception of your gym for specific opening times. Bank holiday dates There are several more UK bank holidays to look forward to this year: England and Wales May 5, 2025 - Early May bank holiday May 26, 2025 - Spring bank holiday August 25, 2025 - Summer bank holiday December 25, 2025 - Christmas Day December 26, 2025 - Boxing Day Scotland May 5, 2025 - Early May bank holiday May 26, 2025 - Spring bank holiday August 4, 2025 - Summer bank holiday December 1, 2025 - St Andrew's Day December 25, 2025 - Christmas Day December 26, 2025 - Boxing Day Northern Ireland
