Gazette Weekly - August 5, 2011

Here is our round-up of news over the past week and on the right you will see some events in the patch this weekend.

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Sore feet for Western Wards teenagers after hike

A group of teenagers from the Western Wards is recovering from sore feet and aching limbs after a 50 kilometre yomp across Dartmoor for their Duke of Edinburgh awards..

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Designs for new Locks Heath play parks

Locks Heath residents will have the chance to see the new design illustrations for Hollybrook Gardens and St Michael’s Road play areas next week.

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Mat's battle to walk again after meningitis

Keen Warsash tennis player Mathew Johnstone was shocked to go from being an active sportsman to being wheelchair-bound after contracting meningitis – but is now battling to get back on his feet again and beat the disease.

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Going to the movies?

We have got a new film reviewer here at The Gazette - read Adam Vaughan's verdict on some of the big films this summer - which one is worth seeing and which to avoid.

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Steve Claridge's verdict on the south's teams

Pompey and Saints can expect a “fair to middling” season according to Titchfield-based BBC football pundit Steve Claridge on the eve of the new Football League season.

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Classic car fans form club in Locks Heath

You might have seen them cruising the streets of Locks Heath or their dedicated owners polishing their car bonnets in Admirals Road.

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Swing and zing for Warsash Zumba dancers

Women of the Western Wards had swing and zing when they joined a marathon Zumba session to raise funds for breast cancer awareness.

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Oddbox youth theatre looking for young actors

Youngsters who like theatre and performance in the Western Wards should get along to Oddbox Youth Theatre from next week.

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Planning applications and decisions

See the latest planning applications and decisions for the Western Wards

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