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So far so good for free parking – but is it enough to save the town centre?

ONE month since the two hours’ free parking trial period started in Westbury, figures show the amount of people using the car parks in the town centre has gone…

July 18, 2017Comments Off on So far so good for free parking – but is it enough to save the town centre?Read More

“We will always do the very best for our patients” says White Horse Health Centre

THE White Horse Health Centre has offered further reassurance to the community that the centre will be able to cope with the increase in patients after the closure of Warminster’s…

July 18, 2017Comments Off on “We will always do the very best for our patients” says White Horse Health CentreRead More

Plans in motion for Westbury Youth Council

WORK has begun at Westbury Town Council to look into the possibility of setting up a Youth Council. The town council will engage with schools in the area and…

July 18, 2017Comments Off on Plans in motion for Westbury Youth CouncilRead More

This issue

Parking nightmare on Primmers Place

A woman who lives on Primmers Place is calling on her neighbours to be considerate when…

July 18, 2017Comments Off on Parking nightmare on Primmers PlaceRead More

Fire fighters tackle Westbury Leigh house fire

FIVE fire engines tackled a fire at house in Westbury on Saturday 15th July. The…

July 18, 2017Comments Off on Fire fighters tackle Westbury Leigh house fireRead More

Neighbourhood Plan Focus Group looking for members

WESTBURY Town Council is asking residents and businesses to come forward if they are interested…

July 18, 2017Comments Off on Neighbourhood Plan Focus Group looking for membersRead More

Could you represent your town as a councillor?

WESTBURY Town Council still has one vacancy for a co-opted councillor and is keen to…

July 18, 2017Comments Off on Could you represent your town as a councillor?Read More

Share you ideas for Market Place phone box

AN old telephone box in Westbury Market Place has been given to the town council and…

July 18, 2017Comments Off on Share you ideas for Market Place phone boxRead More

Christmas in Westbury booklet

Westbury Town Council will again be producing its Christmas in Westbury booklet this year and…

July 18, 2017Comments Off on Christmas in Westbury bookletRead More

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Sport

Chippenham CC 145 all out (39.1). Westbury 1st XI 148 – 3 (30.3). Westbury won by 3 runs.

WESTBURY played local rivals in Chippenham on Saturday 15th July, hoping to beat them for the second time this season. Having won the toss the Westbury captain decided…

July 18, 2017Comments Off on Chippenham CC 145 all out (39.1). Westbury 1st XI 148 – 3 (30.3). Westbury won by 3 runs.Read More

Westbury United gear up for new season

THE start of the new season is approaching fast and at Meadow Lane, confidence is high, with a strong team that has its  sights firmly set on being champions.…

July 18, 2017Comments Off on Westbury United gear up for new seasonRead More

Westbury Ladies Golf

THE latest, and final, results of competition at Westbury Golf Club’s Ladies section are as follows: Medal 4 was won by Fiona Belson and the runner up was…

July 18, 2017Comments Off on Westbury Ladies GolfRead More

Westbury United: Excitement builds for next season with high profile pre-season games planned

WITH the start of the 2017/18 football season just around the corner, Westbury United have secured two high profile pre-season matches at Meadow Lane. On 15th July, United host…

July 4, 2017Comments Off on Westbury United: Excitement builds for next season with high profile pre-season games plannedRead More

Saturday 1st July – West of England Premier Cricket League: Rockhampton CC – 221 – 8. Westbury 1st XI 225 – 6. Westbury won by 4 runs.

Westbury travelled to play Rockhampton in a league game for the first time in four years, hoping to build on last weeks convincing home win against Thornbury. Westbury…

July 4, 2017Comments Off on Saturday 1st July – West of England Premier Cricket League: Rockhampton CC – 221 – 8. Westbury 1st XI 225 – 6. Westbury won by 4 runs.Read More

Features

Spring Gardening Feature

Spring Gardening Feature

It’s springtime again in the garden, the weather is starting to improve and the plants are beginning to grow. Find out…

March 8, 2016Comments Off on Spring Gardening FeatureRead More

Spring Weddings Feature

Spring Weddings Feature

Get ready for your wedding and make it a truly memorable day with the help of these local businesses……

February 23, 2016Comments Off on Spring Weddings FeatureRead More

Family Businesses Feature – February 2016

Family Businesses Feature – February 2016

Family businesses are the backbone of the UK economy and Westbury has many fine examples. Have a look at the feature…

February 9, 2016Comments Off on Family Businesses Feature – February 2016Read More

New wedding venue for Westbury

The Horse & Groom in Alfred Street, Westbury, have…

Forget Me Not Care staff celebrate 10 years

FOUR members of staff at Forget Me Not Care in…

KP Motor business on the move

A motor repairs business has taken a new lease…

This Girl Can Swim! Get involved in the Sport England initiative celebrating active women

You may have seen the billboards and adverts celebrating…

Could laser therapy help your pet?

During March and April Garston Veterinary Group is offering…

Patients urged to attend or cancel as 31,000 appointments missed in five months

WESTBURY GP patients missed over 1,300 appointments between July and November…

Use right services to help ‘pressured’ NHS

WILTSHIRE’S NHS is giving advice to help local people…

Time running out for bus consultation response

A LOCAL councillor is urging local people to have their say…

MP calls to protect train services

LOCAL MP Andrew Murrison is calling for Westbury to be appreciated…

Village to tackle speeding problem following accident

Chapmanslade Parish Council has said it will be cracking…

Railway improvements will see new weekday services for Westbury

WESTBURY will have four additional daily train services as…

Fundraising

Westbury will-makers help raise £2,135 for local charity

A scheme whereby local people can make a Will and help the local ‘We Hear You’ charity, at no additional cost to themselves, has again been a…

July 18, 2017Comments Off on Westbury will-makers help raise £2,135 for local charity

Cliveyfest goes off with a bang!

PEOPLE flocked from far and wide for this year’s Cliveyfest and organisers say it was a great success. Now in its sixth year, the family music festival…

July 18, 2017Comments Off on Cliveyfest goes off with a bang!

Cheese and dairy business row their way to victory for Dorothy House

A WESTBURY-based cheese and dairy business has donated £750 to Dorothy House Hospice Care after winning a rowing challenge against their London-based colleagues. Staff from Savencia Fromage and…

July 4, 2017Comments Off on Cheese and dairy business row their way to victory for Dorothy House

Education

Bitham Brook Primary School celebrate new library space

Children at Bitham Brook Primary School were very excited at the official opening of their new outside library last Monday. The dedicated outside space has been created…

July 18, 2017Comments Off on Bitham Brook Primary School celebrate new library space

Westbury Junior School trip to Charmouth

Children at Westbury Junior School went searching for fossils in Charmouth. Year 3 children have been studying the coast this term.  They have learnt about rocks and…

July 18, 2017Comments Off on Westbury Junior School trip to Charmouth

Matravers has two members of staff shortlisted for One Dance UK Award

One Dance UK announced the names of 27 shortlisted nominees on 14 June, across nine award categories, for its inaugural Dance Teaching Awards. And Matravers is proud…

July 18, 2017Comments Off on Matravers has two members of staff shortlisted for One Dance UK Award

Business

New wedding venue for Westbury

The Horse & Groom in Alfred Street, Westbury, have opened a new wedding/function venue and already have hosted two weddings and a few parties. The new venue…

July 18, 2017Comments Off on New wedding venue for Westbury

Forget Me Not Care staff celebrate 10 years

FOUR members of staff at Forget Me Not Care in Westbury have celebrated 10 years of being with the company. Carol Taylor, Sally Stockley and Sue Davis have…

June 6, 2017Comments Off on Forget Me Not Care staff celebrate 10 years

KP Motor business on the move

A motor repairs business has taken a new lease on premises in Westbury. KP Garage and Body Shop has moved into Unit 1, Westbury Industrial Estate in…

June 6, 2017Comments Off on KP Motor business on the move

Clubs & Organisations

Rotary Club support for Matravers School

Matravers School has received support from the Westbury Rotary Club to help in two areas of the School. Sue Ezra (Past President Westbury Rotary Club) presented a…

July 18, 2017Comments Off on Rotary Club support for Matravers School

Westbury Slimming World member receives Diamond Member award

A super slimmer has been awarded the title of Diamond Member of the Year 2017 for setting a sparkling example of long-term weight loss at the local…

July 18, 2017Comments Off on Westbury Slimming World member receives Diamond Member award

Fancy a game of croquet?

LEIGHTON Recreation Centre is hosting an afternoon of croquet on Tuesday 8th August. Croquet is a game that involves six hoops, four balls, two mallets and a…

July 18, 2017Comments Off on Fancy a game of croquet?

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