On The Alfred Daily Today:

Shaftesbury Hospital Friends buy a second house to rent to NHS.

Witness appeal - Shaftesbury man injured in Bagber crash.

Police Commissioner wants council tax rise and better town CCTV.

Shaftesbury Christmas High Street market highlights.

New defibrillator is planned for St James.

The Fontmell man mixing thatching with fireworks.

Shaftesbury what’s ons.

Wildlife-friendly gardener Dirty Nails on the shortest day

Soundscapes - Beech leaves rustling in Win Green clump of trees.