On The Alfred Daily Today:

Shaftesbury Sixth former Ethan Speed crowned national poetry performance champion.
Shaftesbury Rotarians plan a bigger two-day Gold Hill festival next year.
Shaftesbury firefighters show festival crowds the unusual kit on their fire engine.
Antiquarian map and the book for art and bird lovers - the latest this week at Shaftesbury Oxfam bookshop.
Join our Sunday night Shaftesbury swift tour and find out why they are 'amazing.'
Shaftesbury mental health campaigner carries the baton in Bristol's anti-suicide rally.
Crown Bowls? Mayor dedicates a bench to the King at Barton Hill Bowling Green.
View from the Hill - Poole regulars love St James' and share secret garden tips.
Shaston seasonal reflections – Joe Hashman.
Supermarket vouchers for Dorset residents in need – available tomorrow.
Dorset Police security warning for horse owners.