On The Alfred Daily Today:

Shaftesbury Town Council meeting cancelled as the town’s covid rate climbs.

Paying for companionship - Shaftesbury businesswoman identifies demand for new service.

Dorset Council dissuades Motcombe villagers from placing stones to protect verges.

20mph zone and no-parking area proposed as solutions for Motcombe School safety.

Paranormal detectives host investigation in Shaftesbury cellar.

Wildlife-friendly gardener ‘Dirty Nails’.

Soundscapes – Dawn at the yellow berried sorbus tree in Enmore Green.