On The Alfred Daily Today:

Volunteers needed for Ukraine aid appeal in Shaftesbury.

Majority of Dorset pupils allocated first choice secondary school.

Prolific Shaftesbury children’s author Angela McAllister publishes three books today.

Shaftesbury Hospital Friends Lottery launch rescheduled.

Motcombe children will be asked to design replacement road signs.

Bafta-winning wildlife producer to speak at Shaftesbury Book Festival.

Fire crew called to Lower Blandford Road

The Potting Shed’s Nick Andrew shares gardening tips.

Shaftesbury what’s ons and jobs.

Soundscapes - Territorial blackbirds sing on Bimport.