On The Alfred Daily Today:

Shaftesbury what’s ons

Arts Centre comedy features the funny side of staging a nativity

Paul Merefield’s quiz

Shaftesbury military history talk about the man who transformed Turkey

Motcombe Council wants action after accidents in The Hollow

Meet My Pet - Allie from Motcombe and Zuri

Half-term soccer skills or a football qualification at Shaftesbury FC

View from the Hill – First-time tourist from Swanage

Kate Scott’s chicken diary

Karen Cole reviews Simon Stephenson’s book on a hospital serial killer

A30 closed at night next week

Soundscapes – The Nadder at Donhead St Mary