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Brio reopens historic Chester Northgate leisure centre after a £12 million investment

By Kath Hudson

Brio Northgate – formerly Northgate Arena in Chester – has officially reopened following a £12 million refurbishment. When built in the 1970s, it was the largest leisure centre in Europe.

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Charitable trust, Mytime Active, tackles loneliness

By Kath Hudson

Shocked by the UK loneliness statistics, charitable trust Mytime Active has been doubling down on its community outreach projects.

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"FIBO 2026 sets standards far beyond the exhibition hall", says Silke Frank

By Kath Hudson

FIBO, took place last week from 16-19 April, attracting more than 175,000 visitors from 136 countries and more than 1,000 exhibitors from 54 countries.

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Everyone Active appoints Harry Aikines-Aryeetey as celebrity ambassador for You+

By Kath Hudson

Everyone Active has partnered with Team GB sprinter and TV personality, Harry Aikines-Aryeetey, to be the first ambassador of its You+ wellbeing membership.

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The UK Health & Fitness Market Report 2026 shows the fitness sector has achieved record growth

By Kath Hudson

The newly published The UK Health & Fitness Market Report 2026 shows penetration has reached a remarkable 18 per cent of over-16s, with a record 12.2 million members.

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Free gym membership for 11- to 16-year-olds in Manchester

By Kath Hudson

Manchester City Council has launched an ambitious programme to offer free gym memberships and access to fitness classes for 11- to 16-year-old secondary school pupils.

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Myzone says it's adding strength training to the mix with HFA announcement

By Kath Hudson

Myzone has unveiled three product innovations that are in development as part of its expanding Motivation Technology (MoTech) ecosystem.

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UK Active and This Girl Can publish guidance on preventing and dealing with sexual harassment

By Kath Hudson

UK Active and This Girl Can have published a new guide to help fitness and leisure facilities communicate their policies and procedures around sexual harassment and .... more>>

Swim England and Neurodiverse Sport team up to strengthen neuro-inclusive practice

By Kath Hudson

A new strategic partnership between Swim England and Neurodiverse Sport (NdS) will strengthen neuro‑inclusive practice across aquatics.

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Welsh council lowers age limit for strength training

By Kath Hudson

Caerphilly County Borough Council has lowered the age limit for resistance training to 14 in its gyms.

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Edinburgh Leisure targets corporate members with EGYM Hussle collaboration

By Kath Hudson

EGYM Hussle and Edinburgh Leisure have entered a long-term partnership arrangement which will boost corporate fitness in the Scottish city.

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FaulknerBrowns Architects reveal £68.7m scheme for Kings Hall Hackney

By Kath Hudson

Work has started on the £68.7 million refurbishment of the historic Kings Hall Leisure Centre in Hackney, with a planned reopening in early 2029.

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Pendle Leisure Trust introduces interactive studio to mobilise children

By Kath Hudson

Pendle Leisure Trust, working in partnership with Pendle Borough Council, will open the landmark project, Wavelengths Studio, in March.

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Places Leisure opens doors at Epping Leisure Centre

By Kath Hudson

Places Leisure has opened Epping Leisure Centre.

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Moving Communities reveal rises in participation and social value

By Kath Hudson

According to the latest Moving Communities Impact Report visits to leisure centres are rising and there are encouraging signs of progress with tackling inequalities. The new report draws .... more>>

Newport City Council raises the bar with net zero leisure centre

By Kath Hudson

Work is underway on a £19.7 million waterfront leisure centre in Newport, which will be one of the UK's first net zero leisure centres. Replacing an ageing facility, Newport Leisure Centre .... more>>

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Features

Tourism:
High flyers

How bmi and Projekt Spielberg are growing British tourism to Graz

People profile:
Matt Dwyer

Matt Dwyer is driving change behind the scenes at the ECB with his 'growth mentality'

Promotional feature:
Alliance Leisure

The future of leisure in times of austerity

Tourism:
Right to roam

Sweden is inviting everyone to come and stay – and indulge in a spot of wild camping. Jenny Kaiser from VisitSweden talks about the initiative

Editor’s letter:
Mental health

Liz Terry shares her thoughts

Environment:
Back to nature

British wildlife is being attacked on many fronts. Stephanie Hilborne, CEO of The Wildlife Trusts, wants to involve everyone in preserving nature

Trends:
Introducing Gen Z

How will this tech-savvy, social media-driven generation affect your business?

Profile:
Stephen Hulme

We look back on the career of Everyone Active CEO Stephen Hulme

Social good:
Spice of life

Oomph! founder Ben Allen is bringing variety to residential homes

Social good:
Ivo Gormley

GoodGym founder Ivo Gormley fights back against loneliness in society


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Funxtion to showcase new FX Pod at FIBO 2025

Funxtion to showcase new FX Pod at FIBO 2025

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Funxtion, the global provider of digital fitness experiences, will be joining forces with EGYM at FIBO to showcase its new FX Pod, which has been designed for the delivery of bespoke fitness content.

Gym Gear partners with DEKA to equip UK gyms for ultimate fitness challenge

Gym Gear partners with DEKA to equip UK gyms for ultimate fitness challenge

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Gym Gear has announced its official partnership with DEKA, a renowned fitness programme created by the team behind Spartan.

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