On The Alfred Daily Today:

Shaftesbury what’s ons, Carnival info and road closures

Barclays will retain some Shaftesbury banking services

Why cost of living protestors will be in the High Street on Sunday

Donhead Diary - Lynda meets a former Parliamentary Sergeant at Arms

Meet My Pet – Abbey volunteer’s paddle-boarding rare breed dogs

Shaftesbury chicken keeper Kate Scott

Paul Merefield’s pub quiz

View from the Hill – Ilfracombe visitors review Shaftesbury

Karen Cole reviews ‘Black Hearts’ by Doug Johnstone