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Westbury resident wins national award after managing diabetes for 50 years

A Westbury resident and RUH patient has been awarded the national Nabarro Medal from Diabetes UK in recognition of living with type 1 diabetes for over half a…

January 27, 2015Comments OffRead More

3,750 back call for one-hour free parking

3,750 back call for one-hour free parking

Wiltshire Lib Dem MP Duncan Hames has presented a petition to Wiltshire Council backing the call for one-hour free parking in local car parks. It has been signed…

January 27, 2015Comments OffRead More

Unique twist – and big names – for this year’s Pump Festival

THIS year’s Village Pump Festival will include many headline acts and a unique twist as organisers hope to make it the best ever.  After last year’s event recorded…

January 27, 2015Comments OffRead More

This issue

Westbury Swimming Club still thriving after over 100 years

Westbury Swimming Club is a thriving town club, and has been for well over 100…

January 27, 2015Comments OffRead More

Largest ever reconstruction of rail line to cause major disruption in Westbury

THE biggest ever rail reconstruction in the region is expected to cause major travel disruption…

January 27, 2015Comments OffRead More

Appeal for information after suspicious activity in Westbury

DC Nick Holt is investigating a burglary and is appealing for information regarding two young…

January 27, 2015Comments OffRead More

Leading Queen tribute act comes to Westbury

A LEADING Queen tribute act that has performed all over the world is going to…

January 27, 2015Comments OffRead More

Sound of success for Ukulele Club in accredited exam

LOCAL music tutor Tom Hiscocks achieved a distinction certificate at the highest grade in the…

January 27, 2015Comments OffRead More

Westbury Conservative Club Feature

Westbury Conservative Club Feature

Find out more about local club and venue, Westbury Conservative Club.…

January 27, 2015Comments OffRead More

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Sport

Westbury Utd 3-2 Wincanton Town – Toolstation Division One, Sat. 24th Jan.

Westbury belied their lowly position to come from behind and spring a huge surprise against 4th placed Wincanton! They produced for a full 90 minutes the kind of…

January 27, 2015Comments OffRead More

U13 Westbury Youth FC Lions Roar

Westbury Lions U13s are now through to the semi final of the Wiltshire FA Minor Cup. They beat a very determined Trowbridge Town Youth 3-2 after full time.…

January 27, 2015Comments OffRead More

Short Mat Bowls tournament

The Westbury Blue Circle smbc Christmas Fours Tournament took place on Sunday 28th December 2014 at the Clarrie Dunbar IBC.    Entries were quickly received to fill the…

January 27, 2015Comments OffRead More

Westbury United 2-2 Warminster Town – Toolstation League Division One, Saturday 27 December 2014

A bumper crowd of 502 (with 40% of gate receipts being donated to forces charities) witnessed a superb Westbury come back after they trailed 0-2 at half time…

January 5, 2015Comments OffRead More

Welton Rovers 3-0 Westbury United – Toolstation League Division One, Saturday 20th December

The afternoon started with a Football Remembers team photograph including mascots from the Westbury Youth teams before the action got underway in rather muted fashion on United’s excellent…

January 5, 2015Comments OffRead More

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…

April 8, 2014Comments OffRead More

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…

March 25, 2014Comments OffRead More

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…

February 25, 2014Comments OffRead More

Westbury Family History Open Day

Following the very successful open day at the beginning…

Yarnbrook Chapel celebrate 140th anniversary

YARNBROOK Chapel will this month be part of the…

Westbury encouraged to join Lights Out project to mark WW1

Westbury residents are being encouraged to take part in…

County-wide WW1 commemoration in Wiltshire

People across Wiltshire are being invited to attend a…

People at risk from flu urged to get free vaccine

People at risk of flu such as the elderly…

Wiltshire Air Ambulance airlifts patient on first day of operations

WILTSHIRE Air Ambulance’s new helicopter airlifted a patient on…

Carer praises Westbury woman

A WESTBURY carer has contacted the White Horse News…

A Shining Success in Wiltshire

A 10 week weight management programme is being rolled…

Crime continues to fall in Wiltshire

The Office for National Statistics (ONS)  released the latest…

More than 100 volunteers join Wiltshire Police in day of action

Around 120 Community Speed Watch (CSW) volunteers and 50…

Results of Christmas Drug and Drink Driving Campaign released

The results of the Christmas Drug and Drink Driving…

Christmas Drink/Drug Driving Campaign launches in Wiltshire

Wiltshire Police, alongside Wiltshire and Swindon Community Safety Partnership, …

Fundraising

Wiltshire Council presents cheque to cancer charity

A cancer charity dedicated to bringing treatment closer to patients’ homes received a cheque of almost £5,000 from Wiltshire Council on 15th January. Wiltshire Council chose Hope…

January 27, 2015Comments Off

Win £5,000 in Wiltshire Air Ambulance’s Grand Spring Draw

Buy a ticket in Wiltshire Air Ambulance’s Grand Spring Draw and you could win £5,000. The annual Draw raises much needed funds for this life-saving service, which…

January 27, 2015Comments Off

1st Westbury Explorer Scouts fundraising activities

1st Westbury Explorer Scouts are holding their first Annual  Jumble Sale on Saturday 24th January, 10.00am-12.00noon at All Saints Church Hall, Westbury. Will Kettlety, Explorer Scout said,…

January 13, 2015Comments Off

Education

Sound of success for Ukulele Club in accredited exam

Westbury Leigh Primary School pupils were given an opportunity to showcase their musical talents in a Music Concert, held on Thursday 22nd January.   Former pupil Rhiannon…

January 27, 2015Comments Off

Maths meets Art at Bitham Brook!

Bitham Brook Primary School was transformed into an art gallery for the day just before Christmas  In the ‘gallery’ every child in the school had the chance…

January 13, 2015Comments Off

All change at Westbury Leigh Primary School

Things are changing at Westbury Leigh with exciting plans for 2015. The school has launched a new purpose-built website, joined Twitter to announce events taking place and…

January 13, 2015Comments Off

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…

January 13, 2015Comments Off

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…

November 18, 2014Comments Off

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…

May 6, 2014Comments Off

Business

Railway Inn Christmas dinner delivery on the big day itself

WESTBURY pub The Railway Inn will be going a step further this Christmas, and offering a home delivery service on Christmas Day as well as staying open…

December 9, 2014Comments Off

Railway Inn Christmas dinner delivery on the big day itself

WESTBURY pub The Railway Inn will be going a step further this Christmas, and offering a home delivery service on Christmas Day as well as staying open…

December 2, 2014Comments Off

Win your office Christmas party at the Laverton!

THE Laverton is holding a competition giving local businesses the chance to win a Christmas party in the hall. To enter the competition, all you have to do…

November 4, 2014Comments Off

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