On The Alfred Daily Today:

Motcombe housing development approved by Dorset Council.

New Shaftesbury toddlers’ group launched.

Getting messy to raise money with Abbey Primary’s Colour Run.

Acoustic duo will play Semley on Saturday.

Town Band chairman happy with weekend contest performance.

Nature Notes - North Dorset National Trust ranger Clive Whitbourn.

Why Compton yoga teacher Jessie Low is continuing with Zoom.

Shaftesbury what’s ons.

Soundscapes - a blackbird on Castle Hill