On The Alfred Daily Today:

Covid-19 case rates for Shaftesbury area.

Dorset Council plans lottery to subsidise projects.

Motcombe shop celebrates songs of the season.

Shaftesbury chef Phillipa Davis’ foodie gifts and cheese boards.

Kate and Karren chat ‘over the garden fence’.

Story of Christmas cheer from John Parker – ‘The Decorator’.

Book reviews by Abbey Primary year 4 pupils Abel, Daisy, Jacob and Sam.

Shaftesbury what’s ons.

Mistle thrush on Breach Common by Nick Crump.