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Former minister publishes book exploring church’s 200-year history.A former minister at West End Baptist Church has writ...
01/12/2025

Former minister publishes book exploring church’s 200-year history.

A former minister at West End Baptist Church has written a book exploring its history from 1825 to 2025.

Reverend Graham Warmington, who was minister at West End Baptist Church between 1994 and 2009, has released West End Baptist Church: 1825-2025 – The Story of its People, Life and Times.

The book tells the story of the church from 1825, when a group of 10 people started worshipping in a rented chapel in Westbury. The congregation outgrew the chapel and moved out of the old building in June 1867, holding services in what was then known as the Old Drill Hall on Edward Street.

In 1868, the congregation returned to the original site, where a new building had been constructed. This is where the church still stands today.

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School celebrates individuality with Odd Socks DayA local school has encouraged students to express themselves and celeb...
30/11/2025

School celebrates individuality with Odd Socks Day

A local school has encouraged students to express themselves and celebrate their individuality with Odd Socks Day.

Bratton Primary School took part in the event, which marks the start of Anti-Bullying Week, on Monday 10th November.

“Odd Socks Day is all about embracing and celebrating people’s differences, and at Bratton Primary School we love to celebrate what makes everyone unique and to raise awareness about bullying in a positive and inclusive way,” said Louise Bunce, health and safety officer and admin officer at the school."

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Volunteers bring members of the community togetherMembers of the community who use a local support service were brought ...
30/11/2025

Volunteers bring members of the community together

Members of the community who use a local support service were brought together by volunteers for a social gathering in Bratton.

Around 50 people who use Four Villages Link services enjoyed afternoon tea at Bratton Jubilee Hall on Wednesday 5th November. Volunteers drove attendees from Coulston, Edington and Erlestoke, while many Bratton residents made their own way to the hall.

The Four Villages Link is a befriending and support scheme staffed by volunteers and led by a local committee. They offer transport and good neighbour services to people in the villages of Bratton, Coulston, Edington and Erlestoke.

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Westbury waste incinerator debated at PMQsBy Local Democracy Reporter Peter DavisonWestbury’s waste incinerator has caug...
29/11/2025

Westbury waste incinerator debated at PMQs

By Local Democracy Reporter Peter Davison

Westbury’s waste incinerator has caught the attention of the deputy prime minister.

At Prime Minister’s Questions on Wednesday 5th November, Westbury MP Andrew Murrison was one of the backbench MPs selected at random by ballot to pose a question to the deputy PM, David Lammy.

It was Mr Lammy’s first go at fielding questions during PMQs since he was appointed deputy PM in September. Keir Starmer was on his way to Brazil for the COP 30 environmental summit.

And it was on environmental matters that Andrew Murrison, the Conservative MP for South West Wiltshire, wanted answers.

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Nominations open for Westbury’s Person and Group of the YearWhite Horse News’ Person and Group of the Year awards are ba...
29/11/2025

Nominations open for Westbury’s Person and Group of the Year

White Horse News’ Person and Group of the Year awards are back and it is time to get your nominations in!

The awards will recognise the person and group who have made a real contribution to the community in 2025.

For the Person of the Year award, any individual who lives or works in the Westbury area and has made a significant contribution to the local community can be nominated. This could include someone involved in a local charity, helping to run a sports club or volunteering their time to improve life in Westbury.

For the Group of the Year award, any group, organisation or committee whose work has benefited the area in 2025 can be nominated. The members do not all need to be from Westbury, as long as their efforts have had a positive effect on the local area.

Nominations can be made by emailing [email protected] or via Facebook Messenger, stating your name, address, and contact number, along with your nominee’s name and the reason for your nomination. (We won’t disclose who has made the nominations.) If you have contact details for your nominee, please include these. Alternatively, you can write to White Horse News, 31 Market Place, Melksham, SN12 6ES.

Nominations must be received by 5pm on 30th November. The winner of each award will be chosen by a small panel of local representatives and announced in an upcoming issue.

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Bishop to visit All Saints for confirmation serviceThe Bishop of Ramsbury is coming to All Saints Church for a special c...
29/11/2025

Bishop to visit All Saints for confirmation service

The Bishop of Ramsbury is coming to All Saints Church for a special confirmation service this month.

The Right Reverend Andrew Rumsey will be part of a service of confirmation at All Saints Church at 10am on Sunday 30th November.

“We are excited to be welcoming him to this service where some of our church members are going to be confirmed into the Christian faith,” said Revd Rebecca Harris, Team Rector at All Saints Church.

“Confirmation is when those who have been baptised as infants or children affirm their commitment to Christ in a public way.”

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History society to host talk on Corfe CastleThe Dilton Marsh Local History Society will host a talk about Corfe Castle f...
28/11/2025

History society to host talk on Corfe Castle

The Dilton Marsh Local History Society will host a talk about Corfe Castle from an archaeologist who advised on its management.

Martin Papworth will lead the talk at Dilton Memorial Hall on Friday 28th November at 7.30pm.

During his time with the National Trust, Martin advised on the archaeological conservation and management of Corfe Castle.

In early August 2024, just a few weeks before he retired, he carried out one last dig to discover the side gate through which the enemy entered when they captured the castle in February 1646.

Admission to the talk costs £4 for non-members and £2 for members.

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Police appeal after person with learning difficulties abused in Westbury Westbury police are continuing to appeal for in...
28/11/2025

Police appeal after person with learning difficulties abused in Westbury

Westbury police are continuing to appeal for information following an incident they say involved a person with learning difficulties being verbally abused and physically assaulted in the town centre.

Westbury police said, "We are appealing for potential witnesses to get in contact. We would like to hear from anyone who was in Edward Street, near Morrison’s car park (pictured), at about 3.30pm on Monday 17th November."

If you can help, please email PC Larkworthy at [email protected] quoting log 54250152145.

Christmas Tree Festival returnsThe popular annual Christmas Tree Festival is returning to All Saints’ Church next month,...
27/11/2025

Christmas Tree Festival returns

The popular annual Christmas Tree Festival is returning to All Saints’ Church next month, with around 50 decorative trees on display.

The event is taking place on Friday 5th December from 2pm to 7pm, Saturday 6th December from 10am to 7.30pm, and Sunday 7th December from 11am to 4pm.

There will be various musical entertainments throughout the weekend, including the Fairground Organ playing in the churchyard on Saturday 6th December.

On Sunday 7th December, there will also be a Christingle Service at 4pm, where children will be given Christingle oranges.

“Around 50 trees have been sponsored by local people, businesses, charities and groups,” said organiser Sharon Jones.

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Council moves to protect valued local sitesKey locations in Westbury are set to receive greater protection after council...
25/11/2025

Council moves to protect valued local sites

Key locations in Westbury are set to receive greater protection after councillors agreed to submit applications to list them as Assets of Community Value (ACVs).

The proposal, put forward by Councillor Matthew Dean at a recent full council meeting, will see councillors develop a programme to identify and nominate sites important to the social wellbeing or interests of the local community.

While listing does not guarantee a site cannot be sold or redeveloped, it gives the community a say in planning decisions and time to prepare a bid if the property comes up for sale.

Cllr Dean said, “We have assets in this town that could, hypothetically, be at risk. In my ward we have a community hall in a state of disrepair. From sports fields to halls, pubs and libraries, we need to safeguard our local facilities.”

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Pictured: Cllr Matthew Dean

Westbury MP to present anti-incinerator bill Westbury's MP Andrew Murrison will present a Waste Incinerators Bill in the...
25/11/2025

Westbury MP to present anti-incinerator bill

Westbury's MP Andrew Murrison will present a Waste Incinerators Bill in the Commons today, Tuesday 25th November.

Dr Murrison is a longstanding campaigner against waste incineration. His opposition is driven by the threat of the NREL burner in Westbury which has been allowed by the Planning Inspectorate on appeal after Wiltshire Council refused it but on which substantial construction has not yet begun.

The MP will introduce the Bill under the Ten-Minute Rule, which allows MPs to introduce a bill and outline its purpose in a short speech, allowing it to be considered for future debate.

The Bill asks, "That leave be given to bring in a Bill to prohibit the construction of any new incinerator on which substantial building work has not already begun; to make provision about the taxation of incinerated waste; to prohibit local authorities from entering into any contract for the incineration of waste which requires them to pay financial penalties if a minimum amount of waste is not delivered for incineration; and for connected purposes."

It has cross party support including from South West MPs Brian Mathew (LD), John Glen (C), Danny Kruger (Ref), and Lloyd Hatton (Lab).

Andrew said, "Official figures tell us we are building too many incinerators. They are dirty, environmentally damaging, potentially dangerous and wholly unnecessary. My Bill aims to promote a more responsible approach to waste management."

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