On The Alfred Daily Today:

Shaftesbury author’s third book nominated for award.

Mind the gap - Town Council raises no objection to infill cottage.

Walk of the Week - Tom Jan and Richard tour Sherborne.

Meet my Pet - Andrea Jenkins and Pippin.

Kate Scott’s chicken keeping diary.

Shaftesbury area events.

Karen Cole recommends ‘Late City’ by Robert Olen Butle.

Soundscapes - A song thrush on Castle Hill recorded by Nick Crump.