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Dog owners welcome dog watch scheme

A new ‘dog watch’ scheme set up by Wiltshire Police, has been welcomed by Westbury dog owners concerned about the safety of their pets. The new online scheme…

May 11, 2021No CommentRead More

Diabetes support bears travel again

A TRAVELLING teddy bear scheme  supporting children with Type 1 diabetes, set up by a Westbury-born mum and her two daughters, has restarted after being grounded due to the…

May 11, 2021No CommentRead More

Banners call for climate education reform

Banners call for climate education reform

WESTBURY residents may have noticed banners popping up around the town last month (April) promoting climate education.  They were put up by a group of five students from…

May 11, 2021No CommentRead More

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Teenagers arrested for arson attack

Teenagers arrested for arson attack

Two teenagers have been arrested following an arson attack in Westbury last Thursday night (6th…

May 12, 2021No CommentRead More

Westbury councillors ready to fight for the town

WESTBURY has backed ‘experience’ in the Wiltshire Council elections, re-electing three of its four councillors.…

May 11, 20211 CommentRead More

‘Refuse the incinerator’ new councillors urged

NEW councillors elected onto Wiltshire Council are being urged to oppose the controversial incinerator plan…

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Landlord threatened with fine over someone else’s dumped rubbish

THE landlord of a property in Westbury High Street has rubbished Wiltshire Council’s attitude after…

May 11, 2021No CommentRead More

Westbury book retailer in David vs Goliath battle for national award

Westbury-based online book retailer, A Great Read Ltd, has been shortlisted for a prestigious award…

May 11, 2021No CommentRead More

Rail travel boost for Westbury

Rail travel boost for Westbury

Rail travel in Westbury could get a boost from a train operator proposing a significant…

May 11, 2021No CommentRead More

Wiltshire Council shares Bath Clean Air Zone correspondence

WILTSHIRE Council has publicly shared its correspondence with key…

New online directory launched to support local businesses

WILTSHIRE Council has launched a new digital directory to…

People urged to cancel unwanted household recycling centre bookings as more than 500 missed weekly

WILTSHIRE Council is urging people to cancel any bookings…

‘Far too early’ to make call on council tax says council finance boss

By local democracy reporter Matthew McLaughlin. It is ‘far…

End to remote meetings “disappointing”

MANY councillors and staff in Westbury were disappointed to…

Police warnings over use of E-Scooters

FOLLOWING concerns raised by residents about the illegal use…

April Food Drive

WESTBURY Town Council will be running a food drive…

Claim chilli seeds now for festival competition

The first ever Wiltshire Chilli Fest with Extra Cheese…

RUH open and providing essential care during COVID-19

PEOPLE needing urgent medical help are being reassured that…

Minor Injury Units in Paulton, Chippenham and Trowbridge to temporarily close as part of COVID-19 response

MINOR Injury Units (MIUs) at Paulton Hospital, Chippenham Community…

Parents and carers urged not to put off seeking medical help amid anxieties about coronavirus

PARENTS, carers and others looking after children across Bath…

Visiting suspended at RUH Bath

THE Royal United Hospital in Bath has suspended visiting…

Volunteering and helping out

School uniforms needed for pass-it-on event

OUTGROWN uniforms for Westbury junior, infant, Matravers and Leigh Park primary schools are urgently needed for a uniform pass-it-on event being held by Popcan in June. They…

May 11, 2021No Comment

Urgent appeal for families to talk about organ donation

DURING Organ Donation Week, 7th – 13th September, NHS Blood and Transplant are urging people to talk to their families about organ donation to increase the number…

September 15, 2020Comments Off on Urgent appeal for families to talk about organ donation

Uniform Hand It On event

The Westbury Community Project, together with POP-CAN, held the first Uniform  Hand It On event on Friday 28th August at the WCP premises in Eden Vale Road.…

September 2, 2020Comments Off on Uniform Hand It On event

Things to do

Edington Arts confirms first concert of 2021

WITH the roadmap now unfolding according to plan, Edington Arts is confident that the first concert of their 2021 season, on Saturday June 12th starting at 7.30pm…

April 27, 2021No Comment

Dates announced for Edington Mini Music Festival

THE organisers of the Edington Music Festival have announced that there will be a live mini Festival of Music within the Liturgy in Edington Priory Church this…

April 27, 2021No Comment

Dilton Marsh Flower and Handicraft Show

THE Dilton Marsh Flower and Handicraft Show will be held in the Memorial Hall on Saturday 15th August.  The committee report, “Entries are open to village residents…

July 22, 2020Comments Off on Dilton Marsh Flower and Handicraft Show

Staying well

Carers encouraged to access latest advice and support

CARERS of all ages are being reminded support and advice is still available if they need a helping hand during the current COVID-19 situation. Carers can be…

April 14, 2020Comments Off on Carers encouraged to access latest advice and support

The Wiltshire Bobby Van Trust

DURING the current lockdown we would like to notify you of the services still available through The Wiltshire Bobby Van Trust to those over 60 or 18+…

April 14, 2020Comments Off on The Wiltshire Bobby Van Trust

Alzheimer’s Society offers tips for people with dementia and the general public during coronavirus pandemic

Five ways to support people affected by dementia from your own home Coronavirus is posing a significant risk for people affected by dementia and many are cut…

April 11, 2020Comments Off on Alzheimer’s Society offers tips for people with dementia and the general public during coronavirus pandemic

Fundraising

Bratton charity plant sale is back next week!

THE annual plant sale to raise money for St James’ church in Bratton is returning next week. Visitors will be able to browse and buy locally-grown plants,…

May 11, 2021No Comment

Supplies needed by Crosspoint

WESTBURY charity Crosspoint is appealing for donations of toilet rolls, toiletries and long life milk. As part of the Westbury Community Partnership, Crosspoint is working in conjunction…

April 27, 2021No Comment

Charity shops reopen to a donations deluge

CHARITY shops in Westbury have reported getting back to business with a bang after reopening on Monday April 12th. A flood of donations from residents who used the…

April 27, 2021No Comment

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Dog owners welcome dog watch scheme.

A new ‘dog watch’ scheme set up by Wiltshire Police, has been welcomed by Westbury dog owners concerned about the safety of their pet.

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May the (White) Horse be with you!

A Stormtrooper paid a surprise visit last week to the White Horse Health Centre in Westbury from a galaxy far far away to receive his second Covid-19 jab.

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