On The Alfred Daily Today:

Persimmon says new Shaftesbury estate will bring £1million into the community.

Youngsters asked to create a new ‘Welcome to Motcombe’ sign.

Grant award means more outdoor activity for Shaftesbury mental health support group.

Town Council assured there’ll be no repeat of Park Walk hedge damage.

Kate and Karren find more unexpectedly abandoned items.

Lynda Appleby meets lifelong Donhead resident John Dewey.

View from the Hill - House sitters from Wrexham share their opinion of Shaftesbury.

Shaftesbury what's ons.

Dorset folk singer ‘with attitude’ - Shannon White on her first Shaftesbury gig at Muston’s.

Deborah Jones’ short story - A Tale from the Ice Age.

Soundscapes - Kingsettle bird song by Rachel Diment.