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Post office opens in Dilton Marsh – with long hours and Sunday opening!

Post office opens in Dilton Marsh – with long hours and Sunday opening!

Dilton Marsh now has a post office which opened in the Village Store on Tuesday 15th July and will have extra long opening hours from Monday to Sunday,…

July 15, 2014Comments OffRead More

Westbury councillor’s vision of a one-stop travel card for Wiltshire

Wiltshire Council is set to debate a motion to begin developing a smart card for the county which will be used to pay for public transport, parking library…

July 15, 2014Comments OffRead More

Another housing development planned for Westbury

A public consultation is being held over plans for  a development of approximately 145 homes on land at Glenmore Farm, Westbury. The proposed development site covers an area…

July 15, 2014Comments OffRead More

This issue

Westbury man is guest at Korean Vets’ dinner at Tower of London

Westbury man is guest at Korean Vets’ dinner at Tower of London

Korean War veteran Ron Roberts of Westbury spent the weekend of 11th  and 12th July…

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Memorial bench for Westbury man

Memorial bench for Westbury man

  A memorial bench has been installed in Westbury to commemorate well-known resident Graham ‘Grassy’…

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Westbury artist needs you!

Westbury artist needs you!

Westbury artist, Helen Chester, is looking for families from Westbury and the surrounding area with…

July 15, 2014Comments OffRead More

New attraction opens at Brokerswood Country Park

Brokerswood Country Park has added a new attraction to the growing list of activities available…

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Celebrating 25 years service at Pinniger Finch

Andrea Watts, of Westbury, celebrated 25 year’s service at Pinniger Finch & Co, solicitors in…

July 15, 2014Comments OffRead More

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Sport

Nominate your Wiltshire sporting heroes

Local people have until 5pm on Friday 1st August to nominate clubs, coaches, athletes and volunteers who have a passion for sport for the 2014 Wiltshire Sports Awards.…

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New manager looks ahead to new Westbury United season

Westbury United’s new manager Adam Collington is looking forward to his first season at Meadow Lane and has hopes that he can lead the club to a better…

July 15, 2014Comments OffRead More

Westbury Golf Club Seniors Section

June was a busy month for Westbury Golf Club Seniors Section. George Henderson, on behalf of the club reported, “We played five Friendly Matches, winning three and losing…

July 15, 2014Comments 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…

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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…

All Quiet on the Westbury Front – calling all budding actors

‘All Quiet on the Westbury Front’ is  a production…

New life for Edington’s old organ

The 1905 Henry Jones organ originally from Edington Priory…

‘Safe Places’ scheme in Westbury

More than 20 businesses in Westbury have signed up…

Is your man in good health?

Men tend to drag their feet when it comes…

Dignity Day at Watersmead

WATERSMEAD Residential Home in Westbury celebrated Dignity Day earlier…

Carers’ voices – DVD launch by Wiltshire Council

A SHORT film capturing the everyday lives of some…

Westbury teenager arrested after making 30 hoax 999 calls

Wiltshire Police is warning people of the consequences of…

Westbury Police report

Westbury Neighbourhood Policing Team carried out simultaneous warrants on…

Police report for the Westbury area

WILTSHIRE police report on the following incidents in the…

Witness appeal following robbery in Westbury

Wiltshire Police are appealing for witnesses following a robbery…

Fundraising

Jazz, sausage and mash fundraiser at Dorothy House

Dorothy House is hosting a jazz, sausage, mash and dessert fundraising event on Sunday 20th July (12.30 – 3.00pm) in a marquee in the hospice grounds. Tickets…

July 15, 2014Comments Off

Chinese garden to open in aid of unpaid carers in Wiltshire

Beggar’s Knoll, one of the few Chinese gardens in England, will be open to the public on the 22nd and 23rd July in aid of Carer Support…

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£500 raised for cancer charities in Leighton Sports Field tag run

Four local boys have raised £500 for Macmillan Cancer and Race for Life in a 10-mile  tag charity run. Joe and Gil Stockley (9 and 7 years)…

July 15, 2014Comments Off

Education

Shakespeare Rocks at Dilton School

Oh! What a show! Dilton Marsh pulled out all the stops recently as Years 5 and 6 joined forces to present a plethora of talent, proving that…

July 15, 2014Comments Off

Family fun at Westbury Junior school Fete

Westbury Junior School enjoyed glorious sunshine for their Summer fete on Friday 4th July. Families enjoyed a range of activities from egg catching to bouncy castles.  There…

July 15, 2014Comments Off

Step Up Pre-School celebrates first term

Lis and Rachael of Step Up Pre-School would like to say a huge ‘Thank You’ to all of the parents, grandparents, carers and   everyone else that…

July 15, 2014Comments Off

Transport

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

A350 traffic anger in Westbury

EXPECTED delays on the A350, which will occur later in the year, has led to a local resident accusing Wiltshire Council of not caring about the consequences of…

February 25, 2014Comments Off

Parking charges in Westbury won’t increase in 2014/2015

WILTSHIRE Council has announced that parking charges in Westbury for 2014/2015 will not be increased. It is hoped that this news from the council will be beneficial…

February 25, 2014Comments Off

Business

Ascot Ladies Day success at White Horse Country Park

OVER 40 women gathered for Ascot Ladies Day at White Horse Country Park for an event that organisers deemed a success.  The event saw everyone all dressed…

July 15, 2014Comments Off

New qualification in business and administration in Wiltshire

Join up for a six-session business and administration course run over six weeks starting 25th July in Trowbridge. It is fully funded for anyone unemployed and in…

July 15, 2014Comments Off

New book for Westbury dog behaviourist

Westbury dog behaviourist, Will Davies, has released his second book entitled ‘Calm Calm Calm’ to help dog owners handle their dogs. Will has over 30 years’ experience…

July 1, 2014Comments Off

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