Westbury News

The Diamond hand car wash at Westbury.

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Hand car wash fined £20k in crackdown on illegal workers

Actor Martin Clunes poses with Barbara Swan after filming at the Westbury White Horse.

Actor Martin Clunes poses with Barbara Swan after filming at the Westbury White Horse.

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Doc Martin star Martin Clunes spotted filming in Wiltshire town

Top speakers have been booked for the Heywood House Literacy Festival on September 7 and 8.

Top speakers have been booked for the Heywood House Literacy Festival on September 7 and 8.

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Top speakers lined up for new Wiltshire literary festival

The Westbury Post Office closed when McColls shut its convenience store as part of cutbacks. It will reopen in the same premises but under new management.

The Westbury Post Office closed when McColls shut its convenience store as part of cutbacks. It will reopen in the same premises but under new management.

Post Office to reopen following temporary closure

The team at T Shirt & Sons in Westbury.

The team at T Shirt & Sons in Westbury.

H&M Group’s Creator Studio launches first UK printing hub in Wiltshire

Westbury Mayor Cllr Jane Russ with museum co-organiser Brenda Pyne, Sally Hendry and Liz Argent at the opening of Westbury looking back in time.

Westbury Mayor Cllr Jane Russ with museum co-organiser Brenda Pyne, Sally Hendry and Liz Argent at the opening of Westbury looking back in time.

Three-month exhibition in Wiltshire looks at history 150 years ago

Lyndsay Brown winning the Grand Supreme title at the Miss British Empire heats in Norwich in November 2023

Lyndsay Brown winning the Grand Supreme title at the Miss British Empire heats in Norwich in November 2023

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Wiltshire woman to represent the UK in Miss British Empire world finals

A photo taken on site

A photo taken on site

Local government

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Investigation into 'encampment' spotted near famous Wiltshire landmark

The festival would host camping and activities such as yoga.

The festival would host camping and activities such as yoga.

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Objection raised to proposed Wiltshire music festival over noise complaint fears

A driver has been seriously injured after crashing through a wall of a farm building in Wiltshire.

A driver has been seriously injured after crashing through a wall of a farm building in Wiltshire.

Wiltshire Police

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Man 'seriously injured' after car crashes through farm building wall

The proposed £200m energy from waste incinerator at Westbury could be operational by 2028.

The proposed £200m energy from waste incinerator at Westbury could be operational by 2028.

Planning and development

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£200m Wiltshire waste incinerator could produce energy for National Grid by 2028

The final design (top) is different from the mock-up showing one of the banners' location.

The final design (top) is different from the mock-up showing one of the banners' location.

Wiltshire Council

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Huge Wiltshire high street banners officially approved

The fire destroyed a derelict property in Sandy Hole Lane, Westbury.

The fire destroyed a derelict property in Sandy Hole Lane, Westbury.

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Fire destroys derelict building in Wiltshire

The metal handrail pieces

The metal handrail pieces

Wiltshire Police

Hunt on to find historic 18th century handrails 'stolen' from trading estate

Wales & West Utilities will be upgrading part of the gas network in Westbury beginning on Thursday July 25.

Wales & West Utilities will be upgrading part of the gas network in Westbury beginning on Thursday July 25.

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Work on £300k gas network upgrade in Wiltshire town to start

The lorry blocked the road for 'several hours' after crashing into houses

The lorry blocked the road for 'several hours' after crashing into houses

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Fears raised as lorry rode pavement before hitting houses

Lorry crash with building closes street as emergency services respond

Lorry crash with building closes street as emergency services respond

Lorry crashes with building as emergency services respond

Newland Homes has celebrated its new builds with a 'topping-out' ceremony

Newland Homes has celebrated its new builds with a 'topping-out' ceremony

Planning and development

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Wiltshire housing development near completion three years on

The 10-feet tall giant silhouettes modelled on soldiers from the 5 Rifles in place near the military training area on Salisbury Plain. Image: Trevor Porter 77223-2

The 10-feet tall giant silhouettes modelled on soldiers from the 5 Rifles in place near the military training area on Salisbury Plain. Image: Trevor Porter 77223-2

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Striking art display warns public to ‘respect the range’

Police closed a Wiltshire A-road after a crash (file photo)

Police closed a Wiltshire A-road after a crash (file photo)

Driver taken to hospital after crash closes Wiltshire A-road for hours

The existing memorial and plaques in Chippenham Market Place.

The existing memorial and plaques in Chippenham Market Place.

Planning Applications

War memorial plaque proposed in latest planning applications

Westbury is the latest Wiltshire town set to take back control of its services

Westbury is the latest Wiltshire town set to take back control of its services

Local government

Residents to have more say on how town in Wiltshire is run - here's why

Neil Gumm with his new ramp at The Twelve Bells in Trowbridge

Neil Gumm with his new ramp at The Twelve Bells in Trowbridge

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Wiltshire man in fight for ramps after 'soul-destroying' pub experiences

Andrew Murrison has been elected to represent the area of South West Wiltshire for the seventh time.

Andrew Murrison has been elected to represent the area of South West Wiltshire for the seventh time.

General Election 2024

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'Extraordinary evening' as Tories continue decades of power in South West Wiltshire

General Election count latest in Wiltshire

General Election count latest in Wiltshire

National government

LIVE: Wiltshire election results revealed and all the latest

Paramedics and police officers rushed to a scene in Westbury.

Paramedics and police officers rushed to a scene in Westbury.

Sudden death of teenage boy sparks emergency response

Chef Pablo, from At The Marina, was a finalist in Romanian Master Chefs' TV series 'Chefs On Knives'.

Chef Pablo, from At The Marina, was a finalist in Romanian Master Chefs' TV series 'Chefs On Knives'.

Planning and development

Newly opened café seeking to extend its opening hours

Susan Harland suffered leg and stomach injuries after falling down a faulty manhole cover outside her home in Gryphon Close, Westbury.

Susan Harland suffered leg and stomach injuries after falling down a faulty manhole cover outside her home in Gryphon Close, Westbury.

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Woman seeks compensation after falling down manhole

A man has been hospitalised after a crash in Wiltshire (file photo)

A man has been hospitalised after a crash in Wiltshire (file photo)

Man rushed to hospital after car and bike crash on Wiltshire road

Jason Knight faces a major operation in the next few weeks to save both his legs.

Jason Knight faces a major operation in the next few weeks to save both his legs.

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Surgeons plan major op in attempt to save Wiltshire window cleaner’s legs

Mourners dressed in Pokémon suits carried Lennix Sutcliffe’s coffin into Holy Trinity Church.

Mourners dressed in Pokémon suits carried Lennix Sutcliffe’s coffin into Holy Trinity Church.

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Bikers form procession as 200 mourners attend funeral for school boy

Dean Kimble in the Landmarc Express takes part in the White Horse Soapbox Derby.

Dean Kimble in the Landmarc Express takes part in the White Horse Soapbox Derby.

Thrills and spills entertain 6,000 strong White Horse Soapbox Derby crowd

Emergency services have been called to a crash on the A36

Emergency services have been called to a crash on the A36

Heavy traffic after crash closes busy A-road

Ms Akoto is currently cabinet member for health and wellbeing at Southwark Council.

Ms Akoto is currently cabinet member for health and wellbeing at Southwark Council.

General Election 2024

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Labour candidate for South West Wiltshire says she hopes to tackle drug crime

Arla has announced they are investing more money into their Westbury site

Arla has announced they are investing more money into their Westbury site

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Britain's biggest dairy company could invest millions into Wiltshire factory

Residents in Warminster have complained to their MP about the service they receive from the town’s remaining two pharmacies

Residents in Warminster have complained to their MP about the service they receive from the town’s remaining two pharmacies

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Residents in Warminster complain about 'ridiculous' queues for prescriptions

Left to right: Jan Marriott, HSEQ manager, with Tom M Marriot, chairman, Tom J Marriott, operations director and Carolyn Marriott, People business manager at HW Facilities

Left to right: Jan Marriott, HSEQ manager, with Tom M Marriot, chairman, Tom J Marriott, operations director and Carolyn Marriott, People business manager at HW Facilities

Wiltshire firm celebrates 50 years with brand refresh and new name

Jason Knight at Southmead Hospital in Bristol.

Jason Knight at Southmead Hospital in Bristol.

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'Lucky to be alive': Window cleaner loses forearm after terrifying 33,000-volt shock

Tony Lowe at the West Wiltshire Society of Model Engineers public open day in Westbury.

Tony Lowe at the West Wiltshire Society of Model Engineers public open day in Westbury.

Model railway enthusiasts offer miniature railway rides to the public

Shaun Robinson with his Austin Seven converted tractor.

Shaun Robinson with his Austin Seven converted tractor.

Vintage vehicle show attracts original exhibitors and scores of enthusiasts

The vestry roof at All Saints Church in Westbury was left exposed to the elements after thieves stripped off the lead. Now the church is appealing for funds to make repairs.

The vestry roof at All Saints Church in Westbury was left exposed to the elements after thieves stripped off the lead. Now the church is appealing for funds to make repairs.

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Residents urged to help repair church roof after lead theft

Eight-year-old Lennix Sutcliffe was killed after being hit by a car in Woodland View, Dilton Marsh.

Eight-year-old Lennix Sutcliffe was killed after being hit by a car in Woodland View, Dilton Marsh.

'Devastated' school headteacher pays tribute to Lennix Sutcliffe

Lennix Sutcliffe died after a fatal crash in Wiltshire

Lennix Sutcliffe died after a fatal crash in Wiltshire

Parents pay tribute to 'happy-go-lucky' son killed in fatal crash

Police investigate after a child dies in a fatal collision in Wiltshire

Police investigate after a child dies in a fatal collision in Wiltshire

Boy, 8, dies in fatal cul-de-sac crash

Police have closed a Wiltshire road (file photo)

Police have closed a Wiltshire road (file photo)

Residential Wiltshire street closed by police during 'incident'

Personal Finance

Wiltshire town to get banking hub following community request

In November 2023, a report revealed that the rise in children and young people needing additional support is higher in Wiltshire than in the rest of England.

In November 2023, a report revealed that the rise in children and young people needing additional support is higher in Wiltshire than in the rest of England.

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Wiltshire Council's 'most important project' gets £67million funding approved

The damaged gate at Chalcot Park Farm Caravan Storage and Campsite has since been repaired.

The damaged gate at Chalcot Park Farm Caravan Storage and Campsite has since been repaired.

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Caravan site owners describe customer being runover by escaping thieves

The applicant had said the development would create an attractive and long-lasting place to live for years to come, with benefits for the wider community.

The applicant had said the development would create an attractive and long-lasting place to live for years to come, with benefits for the wider community.

Planning Applications

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Housing development refused after over 140 letters of objection

Matt Palmer in the Space Shuttle flies down the 400-metre course at last year's White Horse Soapbox Derby.

Matt Palmer in the Space Shuttle flies down the 400-metre course at last year's White Horse Soapbox Derby.

Changes made for Westbury Soapbox Derby

Bad smells sparked hundreds of complaints

Bad smells sparked hundreds of complaints

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Environment Agency warns firm over 'gut-churning smells'

The badly parked van in Westbury

The badly parked van in Westbury

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Police swoop on 'dangerously' parked van left blocking Wiltshire road

An architect's impression of the previously approved homes in Melksham

An architect's impression of the previously approved homes in Melksham

Planning Applications

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Wiltshire Council reverses three controversial planning decisions

Wiltshire Air Ambulance (file photo)

Wiltshire Air Ambulance (file photo)

Driver, 20s, fighting for her life after serious crash in Wiltshire