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Influencer at war with 'small-minded' villagers over new Pilates studio

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07.01.2026

Megan Smith, 24, started the Pilates business in the grounds of the property at leafy North Wootton, near King's Lynn, two months ago.

But while councillors have been recommended to approve retrospective plans to change the use of the outbuilding behind the house on Manor Road, neighbours fear noise and parked cars will disrupt their quiet community.

Trainer and wellbeing influencer Megan Smith (Image: Lucowellness)

"I just think they're being small-minded, to be honest," said Miss Smith. "They haven't got anything better to do."

She added they had misunderstood the scale of her business after seeing it promoted on Instagram, which she said was both her best friend and her worst enemy.

"It's got all my clients but also been the worst thing because people have been going on and running away with ideas," she said.

The Pilates studio in a back garden in North Wootton (Image: Chris Bishop)

"I have had these people looking at my social media and stalking me on there. It's bizarre. They're setting up accounts so they can stalk me."

Miss Smith spent three years working as a fitness trainer in Dubai before moving back to live with her grandparents and........

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