On The Alfred Daily Today:

Dorset Council asks for government help tackle climate emergency by making wind farm permission easier. 

Arts Centre launches charity Christmas cards by Shaftesbury artists.

Shaftesbury hedgehog-friendly garden contest winner announced.

Why dozens of basset hounds will meet in Ashmore this Sunday.

Meet my Pet - Shaftesbury Primary head Paul Lavis and Bobbie.

Paul Merefield’s pub quiz.

Walk of the Week – Jan and Tom Perrett walk around Wardour.

Kate Scott’s chickens cope with the wet weather.

Karen Cole reviews ‘The Rabbit Factor’ by Antti Tuomainen.

Soundscapes - Hedgerow birds in Enmore Green’s orchard.