On The Alfred Daily Today:

Amber wildfire warning has been issued for Dorset, including Shaftesbury, until weekend.

Government gives Dorset £200,000 to tackle drugs and save lives.

Joe Hashman's nature notes - swooping St James' blackbirds.

Shaftesbury area events for the Bank Holiday weekend.

AONB replace walking week with a season of guided strolls.

National Theatre's 'Life of Pi' roars into Shaftesbury Arts Centre.

View from the Hill - visitors from Weston-super-Mare.

Morris Men from Norfolk take Whitsun tour to Shaftesbury Abbey.

Coffee Companions: cultivating friendship at Shaftesbury's Royal Chase.

Countdown to De Fashion Dorset: a festival of sustainable style.

Soundscape - whitethroat on Coles Lane.