On The Alfred Daily Today:

Shaftesbury what’s ons

Free parking in Shaftesbury today

Shaftesbury school teacher named one of Britain’s best in national award

North Dorset police appeal for help finding woman missing overnight

Shaftesbury Christmas lights delight locals but town clerk clears up event confusion

Shaftesbury’s Morrison’s Daily launches bespoke gift service

Gift for my Lift – Win your friends or relatives four free tyres

Paul Merefield’s quiz

Hummingbird discuss their musical evolution ahead of first Semley gig

Meet my Pet – Sausage dogs on St Rumbolds Road

Walk of the Week – Julia Tilbury takes us to Rushmore Park

Karen Cole reviews a royal murder mystery

Claymores Prep kids sing ‘We Three Kings’ for Shaftesbury shoppers