On The Alfred Daily Today:

Town Council agrees to consultation over Shaftesbury Loop cycle or walking circuit.

Music, fun, cider and fruit - Celebrating apple day in Shaftesbury on Sunday.

Dorset Police educates public about dialling 999 in error.

Headteacher appointed for SEND School on St Mary’s site.

Paul Merefield’s pub quiz.

Walk of the Week - Tom Perrett strolls around Mere.

Meet my Pet - Shaftesbury artist Percy Lizzard and Titus.

Kate Scott’s Shaftesbury chicken keeping diary.

Karen Cole reviews ‘Welcome to Cooper’ by Tariq Ashkanani.

Soundscapes – A great tit on Castle Hill Green recorded by Nick Crump.