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Daily Mail
28-05-2025
- Business
- Daily Mail
Couple must tear down home gym they built on their driveway after neighbours moaned that it meant one of their cars would have to be parked out on street
A couple have been ordered to tear down a home gym they built on their own driveway - after neighbours complained it would mean one of their cars would have to be parked on the street. Paul Willis, 42, and Emma Woodley, 43, from Basingstoke, had the building - thought to be worth tens of thousands of pounds - put up in one of two parking spaces which came with the house they bought last year. But neighbours on the new estate were not happy and argued it meant one of the couple's cars would have to be parked out in the street. The couple argued that they do not park on the street and instead use nearby unallocated spaces, adding that they would lose substantial income if made to tear down the building, where Mr Willis carries out personal training sessions with clients. Councillors have now denied their retrospective application voicing concerns it would 'set a precedent' and that if other residents did the same, there may be 'no other parking spaces' left on the smart estate they've moved into. They've now been ordered to remove the gym and reinstate the parking area within six months, a decision Ms Woodley has described as 'ludicrous'. The planning saga began shortly after they moved into their £440,000 property in Basingstoke, Hampshire, last year. Mr Willis runs his own personal training business and, having researched planning rules, the couple believed they were allowed to build the single storey gym without needing permission. It was only after building began on the gym that a complaint was made to the council, and the couple were told to put in a retroactive planning application. But when they submitted their application, neighbours objected. Local Olivia Lucas said in a letter: 'As a resident... we already have parking issues with either cars parking fully on the road and other users being unable to get past, or parking on the pavements and pedestrians routinely putting themselves, children and dogs in danger having to walk out from a blind spot behind one of these cars. 'As this property has already been erected I have witnessed the danger that this owner is causing by parking their car on the road rather than on the driveway that once was (not to mention all of their clients' [sic] cars on a Tuesday night). 'People turning into [the road] have to use up the full width of the road because they are unable to see the any oncoming traffic due to [their] car being parked on the road and therefore a head-on collision is inevitable at some point.' She said that the gym 'causes the owners to park on the corner of the road - causing the blind spot'. Ms Woodley said she and her partner park a second car they own in unallocated spaces nearby. The IT manager said: 'Of the 18 that are unallocated spaces, there are five to six empty at any one time.' Ms Woodley continued: 'We didn't use both of those spaces prior to the building being built anyway, just because of the constant need to keep pulling out into a road which we didn't have good visibility to see, causing more of a hindrance to pedestrians and drivers. 'There's a bend to the road and a hill, so we have to be on the road to get safe visibility about whether it's safe to move out or not.' Ms Woodley added that the removal of the gym would have a 'significant cost impact' on the couple. Mr Willis is set to lose out on income he earns from fitness instructing if the gym is knocked down. At the planning meeting to decide if their outbuilding would be allowed, Ms Woodley said: 'It's used as a gym as my partner is a part-time personal trainer.' She said the home gym was used for personal training seven hours a week, and clients are asked to park in unallocated spaces at the nearby shops or walk to the gym rather than park in neighbouring spaces. Ms Woodley said: 'We're planning on being here until we retire. 'Obviously we will have the loss of income on a monthly basis which means that things will be a struggle, we might have to sell the property. 'We're looking at alternative options of whether there's anything we can do.' Ms Woodley suggested the couple are looking into using some space in their garden for an outbuilding, but regretted that that would make their garden smaller. 'There was no mention anywhere about the council rules around not changing the use of a parking space', she said. 'It's clearly evident when we walk around the estate, we have got people that have put sheds on their parking spaces. 'Even caravans - what's the difference between us and using it for a caravan? It just seems ludicrous.' At the planning meeting, Miss Woodley said: 'The loss of one parking space does not materially impact parking provision within the development. 'We have expressed to the planning officer that we would be willing to convert the outbuilding into a garage.' Councillor Paul Miller said that parking policies are not usually set aside when planning applications are being considered. He said: 'For retrospective applications concerning important policies, every councillor in every ward has to think three times about them. 'Parking is a national problem all over; we all know that. Another car unable to park at a property is another car that's going to be somewhere else.' Councillor Karen Watts said: 'I don't know if there is something to consider here, it could set a precedent that other people could do the same in the area and there would be no other parking spaces.' Ms Woodley said that her and her partner 'aren't parking on the road, people do park on the road, but they aren't from our house'. She claimed: 'The planning officer parked on the road outside when she came to visit and do the inspection, even though the unallocated space opposite was free.' Councillor Paul Gaskell asked planning officers whether another parking space could be made with the land the couple own. The officer said it would be the couple's responsibility as to whether this could be done. Seven councillors voted for the refusal of the application, one voted against and one abstained.
The Review Geek
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Review Geek
Pump Up the Healthy Love – K-drama Episode 6 Recap & Review
Episode 6 Episode 6 of Pump Up the Healthy Love begins with Mi-ran running on the treadmill, unable to stop thinking about Joon-seok's deleted message. She ends up pushing it too far and the machine breaks. This puts the staff in a pickle because they don't have the money to buy a new treadmill. They decide to get their members to sign up for personal training with Hyeon-joong in order to make more money. He even puts a sign up offering 30% discount but nobody signs up. Mi-ran even tries to convince the three gym ladies to sign up. It works as one of them, Seong-im, does sign up for the personal training. Mi-ran and Hyeon-joong high five and he points out that she has calluses on her hand — a mark of people who exercise. He even gives her hand cream. Mi-ran goes home in a great mood but she finds her sister in tears. Apparently, Kang Dan broke up with her saying he was too happy and that was interfering with his ability to write songs. Mi-ran resolves to help her move on. Seong-im starts her training with Hyeon-joong and she seems very enthusiastic about. Almost too enthusiastic, as she begins to constantly pepper him with questions and requests for advice. She wants to get the most of the 24-hour gym. At work, Mi-ran learns that her show about Hawaii was a hit. Ye-jin surprises Mi-ran by telling her that it was Joon-seok who recommended Mi-ran for the Hawaii live show. After work, Mi-ran takes Ji-ran to the gym. Hyeon-joong recognises Ji-ran from the photobooth incident and tries to hide his identity. In order to impress her sister, Mi-ran ends up overdoing it at the gym. Hyeon-joong helps Mi-ran cover up when she uses a machine she hasn't used before. At one point, Seong-im begins dusting the place and ends up breaking Hyeon-joong's trophy in his office. To top this off, Hyeon-joong realises he's losing muscle because Seong-im doesn't let him work out at all. Seong-im takes Hyeon-joong out for a meal the next day. He tells her he has something to say to her but Seong-im then sees her husband with another woman. She asks Hyeon-joong to hide her and he obliges. She later explains that she doesn't want a divorce for the sake of her daughter, even though her husband takes her for granted. But she hates being home which is why she spends so much time at the gym and enjoys the concern Hyeon-joong shows her. Later, while working out, Hyeon-joong muses on the difficulty of the situation. Back home, Ji-ran tells Mi-ran that the workout helped her not think about Kang Dan. In the morning, Mi-ran tells Hyeon-joong how exercise helped her spirit become stronger as well. Hyeon-joong then shows Seong-im a particular exercise to help her learn how to relax her shoulders and let go. Seong-im understands what he's saying about letting go and tells Hyeon-joong it's hard to let go of family members. However, as the three ladies head for a bite outside the gym, they come across Seong-im's husband and his girlfriend. He shamelessly introduces the woman as his colleague and even tells Seong-im to cook her some food. Seong-im finally loses it. Hyeon-joong gives her the resistance band which she uses to smack her husband in the face. Even Mi-ran helps trip the man over and after he scurries off, the whole gym team goes out for drinks. On the way home, Mi-ran and Ji-ran are helping a garbage picker when Mi-ran sees Joon-seok walking towards them. She hides and then asks Ji-ran to ask Joon-seok about the text messages. Ji-ran realises that Mi-ran hasn't actually been able to let go of Joon-seok and calls Kang Dan, begging him to come back. Mi-ran is also upset, even more so when she realises one of her calluses has fallen off. She goes to the gym and cries to Hyeon-joong about it. An epilogue of Pump Up the Healthy Love Episode 6 shows Joon-seok looking at Mi-ran crying in the street when he gets caught by Seong-im, who thinks he's a pervert. The Episode Review Pump Up the Healthy Love Episode 6 is quite wholesome! Seong-im's personal training storyline starts out as a humorous gimmick but then gives us a chance to get to know her better. It's definitely nice to see the story dive into side characters like Seong-im, who are always around in the background of Mi-ran and Hyeon-joong's stories. The whole thing is executed quite well, although Seong-im's husband gets his comeuppance quicker than expected. It's also balanced out nicely with Mi-ran's story, which is super relatable for anyone who has been through a hard breakup and wanted to appear stronger than they really were. Through her gym antics, the episode actually brings out poignant themes about letting go and how hard it really is. Hyeon-joong's closing voiceover is a nice way to end the episode as well. All in all, the drama continues to have a lot of heart! Previous Episode Next Episode Expect A Full Season Write-Up When This Season Concludes!
Yahoo
10-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Personal trainer and sports coach to launch new gym in north Norfolk
A personal trainer and sports coach are joining forces to open a new gym in north Norfolk. With five years of experience as a personal trainer, Josh Willis and sports coach Hannah Carter are opening Carter's Gym in North Walsham. The pair saw a "gap in the market" for weight space gyms in the area that are not bodybuilding-focused. The pair wants to create a space where people feel comfortable using weight equipment (Image: Carter's Gym) The new space hopes to target those who lack confidence surrounding the use of weights. "I have a good clientele at the moment who will be joining me over here and I will continue to offer friendly service to help build people's confidence," Mr Willis said. 'We have received a really good response so far and now it is finally kicking in the excitement is building." READ MORE: Gym goers can expect a range of weight equipment as well as cardio machines. Personal training sessions and small group classes limited to eight people to ensure "a more personalised experience" will also be on offer. "With it just being the two of us at the moment, we are a gym for our members,' Ms Carter added. READ MORE: Norfolk's largest taxi operator rebrands after 30 years Carter's Gym is opening at the end of June (Image: Carter's Gym) "We will act on our members' feedback as we want to show them that their money is being put back into the gym." Carter's Gym is opening in Robertson House, Laundry Loke, at the end of June. A monthly direct debit membership is on offer for £28.99, small group training sessions for members cost £6 and personal training is £30 an hour.
Yahoo
07-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
EoS Fitness Exceeds 1.5 Million Members, Continues Rapid Nationwide Growth
High Value. Low Price.® (HVLP) Gym Thanks Members with 1.5 Million Free Personal Training Sessions DALLAS, May 07, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--EoS Fitness celebrated the impressive milestone of surpassing 1.5 million members. With more than 175 locations open or on the way, the national High Value. Low Price.® (HVLP) gym brand continues to elevate the fitness experience across its national footprint. "EoS' momentum continues to set the pace for the fitness industry. In just under 10 years, we reached a million members, and now, nearly two years later, we are half a million stronger," said Rich Drengberg, chief executive officer, EoS Fitness. "More than numbers, our growth is about continuing to push the boundaries of what's expected. We're intentional about testing and innovating for the benefit of our members. We constantly challenge ourselves to provide our members and team members the very best, redefine the gym experience for our communities and move the industry forward." Driven by rising demand for personalized wellness experiences, EoS is expanding its portfolio of gyms and services. According to the Health and Fitness Association's 2025 U.S. Health & Fitness Consumer Report, a record 25% of Americans belong to a gym, with the strongest growth coming from Gen Z. To meet the needs of today's and tomorrow's gym-goers, EoS plans to open 28 new gyms in 2025, aiming to surpass 250 locations by 2030. The company already reinvested over $3.2 million into existing gyms in Q1 of this year and plans to invest another $14 million through the end of the year. They recently introduced a wave of new and innovative amenities as well, including:
