Measham Leisure Centre cut the red tape on the opening of a brand-new gym.

North West Leicestershire District Council (NWLDC) has invested £307,000 into providing the venue with state-of-the-art gym equipment - and a new virtual spin room that can be used for exercise classes.

The gym is kitted out with new Matrix-branded equipment such as treadmills, multi-functional strength machines, pull-down machines, exercise bikes and multiple dumbbells varying in different weights.

Councillor Michael Wyatt, NWLDC Portfolio Holder for Community Services and Climate Change, said: "This is part of our investment into leisure to areas around the district and I am proud to make exercise more accessible to the people of Measham.

"I am hoping this increases the memberships to the leisure centre and gets people more active within the community."