PLANNING approval has been given for a new gym in Hereford to be open for 24 hours every day of the week.

Hereford 247 Ltd applied to Herefordshire Council for the extended opening hours at their new gym, Snap Fitness, which is going to open underneath the Travelodge, next to Sainsbury's.

The council has granted permission for 24 hour opening for a trial period of 12 months, thereafter opening hours shall be between 7am and 10pm each day.