On The Alfred Daily Today:

Latest details on Shaftesbury area covid-19 booster clinics.

New Shaftesbury green festival postponed over covid.

New mini farm shop for Motcombe.

Town Council will oppose new Persimmon estate at today’s hearing.

Seventy stalls booked for Sunday’s Shaftesbury Christmas market.

96% of us feel safe in our Dorset town or village – Police survey.

More Abbey Primary pupils’ book recommendations.

Wildlife-friendly gardener Dirty Nails.

Soundscapes - Blackbirds at dawn on Castle Hill by Nick Crump.