Winchester Racquets and Fitness expects to be served noise abatement order over ball strikes like ‘gunshots’

Padel is widely considered the fastest growing sport in the world – but residents of an affluent Hampshire suburb are not playing ball.

The upmarket Winchester Racquets and Fitness club has informed its members it expects to be served with a noise abatement notice following complaints from neighbours who live in the £1m homes in the surrounding area.