On The Alfred Daily Today:

Construction work will increase traffic on the Shaftesbury to Gillingham road.

Why Fontmell Magna villagers are hiring their hall for free.

Town Council backs quicker walking route between Maltings and Wincombe Rec.

2022 in pictures at Shaftesbury Arts Centre exhibition.

Shaftesbury what’s ons.

Paul Merefield’s pub quiz.

Tom Perrett’s walk of the week to Breezy Ridge Vineyard.

Meet my Pet – St James’ resident Abigail Taylor and her cats.

Shaftesbury book blogger Karen Cole reviews ‘Demon’ by Matt Wesolowski.

Soundscapes - thrushes, blackbirds and a goldfinch in the library gardens.