On The Alfred Daily Today:

 

Shaftesbury Town Council considers spending £50k so we can park for free

Shaftesbury police advise stores on tackling likely rise in shoplifting

Donheads gran wins lifetime ice-cream supply in national contest

Upgrades elsewhere but no change for Gillingham and Tisbury with new rail timetable

Motcombe quiz to fund free dance classes for kids in need

Three big awards recognise Fontmell Friendship Garden team efforts

Dorset Council warns about the pitfalls of home equity release schemes

View from the Hill – Visitors’ views

Shaftesbury house sitter shares her experiences

Soundscape - tawny owl at Higher Coombe