On The Alfred Daily Today:

 

Thoughts for Christmas Day From the Bishop of Sherborne, Karen Gorham

Fire Crews Attend Blaze in Centre of Fontmell Magna

Christmas Star – Madjeston’s World Champion Boxer Ruby Else-White

Christmas Greetings From Parish Council Chairs:

David Webber From Melbury Abbas and Cann

John Feltham From Donhead St Mary

Alex Chase From Shaftesbury

Hannah Lister From Fontmell Magna

David Curless From Semley and Sedgehill

Saluting Emergency Workers on Christmas Day: Matt Scott From Shaftesbury Fire Station

Jon Simpson, Prison Officer at Guy’s Marsh Prison

Visitors From Across Europe Celebrate a Family Christmas in Melbury

Farmers Working on Christmas Day: Spencer Mogridge Up at 1am

Events Within One Hour of Shaftesbury: January Highlights

Community Nurses Working Today: Emma Logan Visiting Shaftesbury Patients

Christmas at St Denis Lodge: Making the Day Special for Residents

Helping Guests at North Dorset Women’s Refuge Enjoy Christmas in an Unfamiliar Place

Feeding and Walking 65 Dogs on Christmas Day: Peter Sale of Stour Row Kennels

Christmas With 30 Alpacas: Wendy Williams of Hugglers Hole