On The Alfred Daily Today:

Planners reject proposed Motcombe estate over flood risk fears

Complaints over ‘butchered’ Castle Hill trees

Final preparations for Sunday’s North Dorset Cycle Ride

Dorset residents entitled to council rebates will be paid soon

Two residents stand for Shaftesbury East ward by-election

10mph speed limit during A30 road resurfacing

Shaftesbury what’s ons

Shaftesbury jobs

Wincombe Park’s gorgeous gardens will open this Sunday

American travel writer counting the days to his Shaftesbury return

Soundscapes - goldcrest at Duncliffe