On The Alfred Daily Today:

Parking fees and second home charges could reduce Dorset Council tax - nearly UK’s highest

We ask Shaftesbury MP if NHS is in ‘crisis’

Plans for an Italian café and community facility in Motcombe

New Shaftesbury town centre housing recommended for approval

View from the Hill – Visitors from Bermuda

Jackie and Jeanette’s memories of 60s and 70s Fontmell and Compton

Snowdrop ticket update with Trevor Clements’ TIC report

A warm welcome and free food and Fontmell’s Wednesday Warm Hub

Shaftesbury what’s ons

Train trouble and flooding in Sixpenny Handley

Soundscapes - Robins and town hall clock