On The Alfred Daily today:

Syrian family launches monthly takeaway in Shaftesbury town centre

Shaftesbury TIC’s new manager shares his vision

Shaftesbury weekend what’s ons

Shaftesbury road closures – A30, French Mill Lane, St James’ Street

Walk of the Week with Tom Perrett – Coombe Bissett

Two national awards for Wessex Internet

Paul Merefield’s Saturday pub quiz

Meet my Pet – Kings Arms landlord Dave Quinton’s cavachon and cavapoos

Karen Cole reviews – ‘Dead in the Water’ by Mark Ellis

Soundscapes – A song thrush on Breach Common