On The Alfred Daily Today:

Town councillor proposes bus gate compromise to keep both sides happy

Dorset Council refuses Tesco's plan to compete with Shaftesbury high street trader

Dorset Council gives grants to Shaftesbury hot food scheme and Abbey's historic video

The media storm when spiritual author said Shaftesbury was the centre of the earth

Motcombe shop report - the man who brings freshly baked cakes

Jan Walls' gardening from the Maltings

More A30 road closures through Donhead

The author of ‘Wild About Dorset’ to share stories at Stur Lit Fest

View from the hill - accidental visitors who missed the Shroton turn-off

Soundscape - horse feeding in French Mill Lane