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Westbury Mayor – Christmas greetings to a fantastic community

WESTBURY mayor, cllr David Windess, says Westbury has shown a ‘fantastic community spirit’ throughout 2013, as he delivers his Christmas message to readers of the White Horse News. …

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Campus and carols at this week’s area board meeting

Campus and carol singing will be top of the agenda when the Westbury Area Board meets on Thursday 12th December. Pupils from Westbury Junior School will be adding…

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Shop in Westbury this Christmas

WESTBURY traders are reminding residents that there are plenty of last minute gifts and festive items you can pick up in town.  Local traders point out that with…

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This issue

White Horse News Christmas Greetings 2013

White Horse News Christmas Greetings 2013

Westbury’s tradespeople wish you the very best for the festive season in this four page…

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Fairfield Farm College needs your vote

FAIRFIELD Farm College is one of three Wiltshire-based charities that have been nominated to share…

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Westbury solar farm gets go-ahead

Permission has been granted for a Solar Park at Blenches Mill, a 12.5 hectare site…

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Westbury boy nominated as a young ‘animal hero’ in RSPCA awards

A NINE-year-old Westbury boy mingled with celebrities when he was nominated for an Animal Hero…

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Chapmanslade primary school’s exciting new play trail

After a year of fundraising and a generous donation from a local trust, Chapmanslade School…

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Matravers School governor vacancies

There are currently three vacancies for governors to serve on the governing body of Matravers…

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Sport

Cribbs 3-1 Westbury United – Toolstation League Division One, Sat 7th Dec.

WESTBURY fully deserved a share of the points away to 3rd placed Cribbs, but all they got for their efforts was a solitary goal which ended the recent…

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Westbury youth hit Derry Hill for eleven

Westbury Youth U14s played away at Derry Hill on Sunday 1st December and were soon on the front foot.  Lyndon Parmley  played a sweet ball through to George…

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Westbury Netball Club win again

THE second round of matches for Westbury Junior Netball Clubs U14’s, captained by Millie Brisdon, was held on Sunday 8th December.  Westbury first played Calne who are tough…

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Features

White Horse News Christmas Menu Feature – Late October

White Horse News Christmas Menu Feature – Late October

As October comes to an end the time is running out to make those wise choices before Christmas. Fortunately this special…

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West Wilts Trading Estate Feature 2013

West Wilts Trading Estate Feature 2013

It boasts 1.5 million square feet of space, is home to well over 100 businesses and is just a mile from…

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Westbury Music and Arts Festival Feature 2013

Westbury Music and Arts Festival Feature 2013

There are so many different exciting events at Westbury Music & Arts Festival that you’ll definitely need our pullout feature. For…

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Limited edition anniversary mugs on sale in Westbury

Limited edition anniversary mugs on sale in Westbury

WESTBURY Town Council would like to thank everyone who…

140 years of the Westbury’s Laverton

140 years of the Westbury’s Laverton

THE Laverton Institute in Westbury will be celebrating its…

Morris centenary celebrations from Westbury enthusiasts

Morris centenary celebrations from Westbury enthusiasts

100 years of the Morris car has been celebrated…

Help Westbury pool celebrate it’s anniversary

IN the lead up to the 125th anniversary of…

White Horse Health Centre hosts flu jab sessions

White Horse Health Centre hosts flu jab sessions

  WESTBURY Group Practice is encouraging its patients in…

Westbury Health Centre looks back over its first year, and forward to the future

IN its first year, the White Horse Health Centre…

No hope for Westbury’s hospital claim

THE battle to claim the hospital site for the…

Westbury’s nearest maternity unit to close

PREGNANT women in Westbury will have to make new…

Man sentenced for his part in theft of vehicles and machinery

Man sentenced for his part in theft of vehicles and machinery

A MEMBER of an organised crime group operating from…

Royal Patron for The Friends of Erlestoke Prison

THE Friends of Erlestoke Prison charity is delighted and…

Wiltshire Police stop organised crime group in Westbury

AN organised crime group operating from Westbury has been dissolved…

Westbury woman in court over benefits

A WOMAN from Westbury recently received a two year…

Fundraising

Funds for air ambulance and school garden from memorial match

  A CHARITY football match took place recently in memory of Westbury PC Mike Johnson.  Held at the football ground, the match ended in a 3 –…

October 22, 2013Comments Off

Ted’s Big Day Out in Westbury!

At All Saints Church in Westbury the toddler service,  ‘First Steps to Worship’, took their teddies to church on 16th October and raised £27 for Ted’s Big…

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Westbury mayor’s half marathon charity challenge

  WESTBURY mayor, cllr David Windess has started training for the Bath Half Marathon, which he will run to raise funds for one of his Mayor’s charities. …

October 8, 2013Comments Off

Education

Matravers students remember

Students at Matravers School have marked their respect of Remembrance Day through undertaking a ‘Wear Your Uniform to School’ Day. Students wore their uniforms from a range…

November 19, 2013Comments Off

Westbury Leigh Primary School holds Remembrance Assembly

Westbury Leigh Primary School held a ‘Remembrance Assembly’ in school on Monday 11th November.  Parents, who were members of the Armed Forces, were invited to attend in…

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Matravers headteacher delighted with latest OFSTED visit

School inspector James Sage, visited Matravers School on Thursday 10th October to look at the progress that the school has made since its OfSted Inspection in March…

October 22, 2013Comments Off

Transport

Westbury residents concerned about Aldi supermarket traffic

RESIDENTS have raised fears that the traffic arrangements outside the new Aldi store, in Warminster Road, are not safe.    Wiltshire Council says it has worked together…

August 13, 2013Comments Off

London bus gets into top gear on Westbury’s roads

WESTBURY’S iconic White Horse made a guest appearance in the BBC motoring show Top Gear recently.   In the episode aired on Sunday 4th August to celebrate…

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Helping motorcyclists stay safe on Westbury roads

CONCERNED by the number of motorcyclists involved in road traffic accidents, a local motorcyclist and  instructor is trying to improve road safety for both drivers and motorcyclists. Motorcyclists…

July 17, 2013Comments Off

Business

Westbury chimney could be demolished

LAFARGE says it is likely to demolish some of the old buildings on its Westbury site, but has not specified whether the iconic chimney might be included…

November 5, 2013Comments Off

Slow road to super fast broadband in Westbury

WESTBURY is on the bottom of Wiltshire Council’s list for super fast fibre broadband.  The majority of the council’s installation of fibre broadband in the county will…

October 8, 2013Comments Off

Westbury apprentices are celebrated at ceremony

FIVE Westbury winners received awards at the 2013 Wiltshire College Apprenticeship Awards recently.  They were among 25 award winners and their employers recognised at a ceremony at…

October 8, 2013Comments Off

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