On The Alfred Daily Today: 

Dorset Council explores devolution talks with neighbouring authorities

Dorset Council chairman addresses 'dreadful events' in the Middle East

Shaston seasonal reflections

View from the Hill: A visitor from Toronto

In memoriam: Patricia Staveley of Shaftesbury

Road traffic collision blocks Motcombe Hollow

Shaftesbury's antiques expert Matthew Lacey hosts 'Antiques Roadshow' style event

Cranborne Chase Astronomy Group aligns closer with neighbouring clubs

Jenny Merefeld - Almost 40 years of serving Shaftesbury's scouting movement

Adrian Ryder shares Compton Abbas' historical insights from his Bell St bookshelf