On The Alfred Daily Today:

Former mayor wants action on ‘shabby’ parts of Shaftesbury.

Bedchester environmental campaigner to talk at COP26.

Fans of little birds flock to Percy Lizzard’s Shaftesbury art show.

Shaftesbury British Legion launch 2021 poppy appeal.

Shaftesbury chicken keeper Kate Scott.

Paul Merefield’s quiz.

Tom Perrett’s Walk of the Week – East Knoyle and Clouds House.

Meet My Pet - Becky and Mishmish, a rescue dog from Jordan.

Karen Cole reviews ‘Bad Apples’ by Will Dean.

Soundscapes – Half term excitement on Park Walk.