On The Alfred Daily Today:

Two police appeals follow Shaftesbury shop thefts.

Top hygiene ratings for Shaftesbury cafés and shop.

First overseas artist signs up for Shaftesbury Fringe.

This week’s bargains at Shaftesbury’s charity shops.

Children’s wildlife author Ben Hoare at Shaftesbury book festival.

View from the Hill - More visitors share Shaftesbury feedback.

Dorset Council warns residents about illegal puppy breeding.

No more plastic bags at Shaftesbury Co-op.

Tricuro lose Dorset Council adult social care contract.

New TIC volunteer’s first sale is his own book.

Soundscapes - A wood pigeon and collared dove at Enmore Green play park.