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Westbury does Comic Relief

SCHOOLS, groups and local people across Westbury are gearing up to raise money for Comic Relief on Red Nose Day this Friday, 13th March. The Red Nose fundraising…

Westbury family ‘devastated’ after cat is killed with pellet gun

A WESTBURY family has been left griefstricken after their pet cat was shot with a pellet gun in February, and could not be saved even by emergency surgery. The O’Shaughnessy family…

Fly-tipping fears over ‘garden tax’

CONCERNS have been growing following Wiltshire Council’s controversial decision to introduce a garden waste collection charge, after the scheme has proved problematic in other parts of the country.…

This issue

Best foot forward for Westbury runners

AS two Westbury runners rest their feet after beating personal bests at Bath Half this…

New long-term manager for Westbury United

WESTBURY United Football Club has announced the appointment of a new long term manager. Following on…

Security firm return home after devastating fire

SECURITY firm Prosec Consultancy are back where they belong with brand new offices following a fire…

Wiltshire Council say another big ‘no’ to new Heywood homes

ANOTHER planning application to build homes to the north of Church Road in Heywood has been…

New member elected for Westbury Town Council

Westbury Town Council’s latest member was elected recently in a “no contest” result with no…

Mother’s Day Pullout 2015

Mother’s Day Pullout 2015

Treat your Mum this Mothering Sunday with the help of these local establishments……

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Sport

Westbury United 0-3 Cribbs – Toolstation Division One, Sat. 7th March

A family atmosphere was evident at Meadow Lane with children from the Westbury Youth FC teams being mascots for both sides. Westbury, with Sam Clift energetic and influential…

Corsham Town 4-2 Westbury United – Toolstation Division One, Weds. 4th March

Young home attacker Kieron Gleed scored a fine hattrick as his Corsham side saw off a determined Westbury.  After trailing by 2 goals at half time the visitors…

Collision Academy stays on course

BOXERS from Collision Fight Academy have struck gold again after taking home two wins from ‘Gloves Up or Shut Up’ in Frome last month. After a great win…

Radstock Town 3-0 Westbury United – Toolstation Division One, Sat. 21st Feb.

Westbury were far too slow out of the starting blocks and Radstock made them pay to take the points. The hosts cruised into a 3-0 lead before half…

Westbury Utd 0-2 Barnstaple Town – Toolstation Division One, Sat. 14th Feb.

Barnstaple returned to the top of the table but knew they had been in a real, hard-fought match after every Westbury player put in a great work rate…

Features

White Horse News Six of the Best Restaurants Feature 2014

White Horse News Six of the Best Restaurants Feature 2014

Looking for a place to eat for you and your family? You will find an array of fine dining establishments in…

White Horse News Spring Gardening Feature 2014

White Horse News Spring Gardening Feature 2014

Spring has finally sprung! So let the White Horse News introduce you to a useful selection of local businesses who may…

White Horse News Wedding Feature 2014

White Horse News Wedding Feature 2014

YOUR wedding day should be a day to remember, with happy memories to treasure for life.It can also be a very…

Fundraising

Westbury man supports the BCUSG Scanner Appeal

WESTBURY man, Derek Ward, recently presented a cheque for £2,000 to the  Bath Cancer Unit Support Group (BCUSG).  Tino Polledri,  chairman of the Trowbridge fundraising branch, received…

Comedy night cures the Sunday evening blues and raises money for scanner appeal

Bath Cancer Unit Support Group (BCUSG) held a comedy night at Leigh Park Community Centre on Sunday 22nd February to raise funds for their Positron Scanner appeal.…

Westbury runners prepare for Bath Half Marathon

AS Bath Half Marathon looms just days away, three runners from Westbury are cramming in their final practise runs and preparing for one of the biggest fundraisers in…

Education

Warminster Garrison welcomes Matravers’ students

PUPILS  from Matravers recently enjoyed a trip to Warminster Garrison as part of a vocational programme at the school. The trip, organised by Garrison sergeant major Adam…

Funding success for Matravers

Matravers School is delighted to announce that it has been successful in its bid to receive capital funding to significantly improve accommodation and facilities further.  The school…

Dilton Marsh School “challenge 100”

This week has been 100 week – marking 100 days since the start of the academic year at Dilton Marsh School. In school the whole school took…

Transport

Bus pass amnesty ahead of arrival of new system

An amnesty is being held for people to hand in concessionary bus passes that should no longer be in use ahead of a new ticketing system arriving…

Bus shelter near Aldi gets the green light

People using the bus service on Warminster Road will soon have a new bus shelter thanks to funding from the Westbury Area Board. A bus shelter costing…

Footpath Lighting plans for Westbury

Lighting is to be installed on a footpath used as a shortcut to Westbury Railway Station.  The path between Avebury Close and Station Road has recently been…

Business

Martin & Co sold boards popping up all over

Martin & Co is a national business with over 200 branches and has been developing a letting and property management pedigree since 1986.  The business has invested…

Date set for re-opening of The Ham Post Office

The Post Office is to re-open The Ham Post Office service at its previous premises, 50 The Ham, Westbury (BA13 4HD) on Tuesday 24th March at 1.00pm.…

New toys on the block in Westbury

TWO local businesses selling children’s toys and clothing have recently set up shop in Westbury town centre, and are hoping to draw the town in with a…

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