On The Alfred Daily Today:

• North Dorset Police appeal for witnesses following Shaftesbury burglary
• Probus Club of Shaftesbury to fold after 30 years - Melbury historian to speak at final meeting
• Protecting rare toads and newts: Shaftesbury councillors back Foyle Hill signs
• Off-road vehicles threaten tranquil wooded Shaftesbury footpath
• Shaftesbury's Castle Hill welcomes Jazzercise in annual free exercise programme
• Sourdough success: Shaftesbury embraces Bruton baked goods pop-up
• Seasonal snapshots: Shaftesbury residents share nature's changes
• Donhead Diary: Annelise Gray discusses latest thrilling Roman-era chariot-racing novel
• Neighbours Kate and Karen discuss local news and praise Shaftesbury's Cedars care home
• Shaftesbury short story – ‘The Good Penny’ by John Paris