On The Alfred Daily Today:

Ashmore wildlife expert delighted to receive King's coronation invitation

Springhead Trust plan to use lake to heat buildings

John and Margaret Cluett remember Good Friday traditions with North Dorset dialect poetry

Adrian Ryder's bookshelf - why Shaftesbury's founder Alfred really was great

We check out the choice of Easter eggs available in Shaftesbury including locally-made and fair trade

What's on this weekend and the week ahead

Road closures next week: Dinah's Hollow, the B3091, and Christy's Lane

Blackmore Vale Art Trail returns: Artists encouraged to sign up and sell to visitors

View from the hill: Camberwell visitor comes to see Cnut

Soundscape duo of blackbirds on Breach Lane