On The Alfred Daily Today:

Dorset Council raises care charges, hoping it will boost worker pay

 New video wall to help visitors, food tasting for locals at Shaftesbury Tourism Hub

 Shaston seasonal reflections - Joe Hashman on bluebells

 Shaftesbury Chamber surprises High Street Coronation Window Contest winners

Shaftesbury Deli's Coronation Quiche a hit but one ingredient is hard to find

Weather looks OK as Jamarca prepare to headline Shaftesbury's Coronation Celebration

 Italian entrepreneur brings sustainable soaps to new Shaftesbury shop

Rare scops owl possibly heard in Shaftesbury

Adrian Ryder's Bell Street bookshelf - memories of Fontmell

On The Alfred Daily Today:

Politics over safety claim as Dorset Council rejects lower Fontmell speed limit

Shaftesbury What's Ons and Coronation events

 How Wiltshire Council hopes to be carbon neutral a decade before Dorset

Guys Marsh Teacher starts prostate cancer support group

 Shaftesbury Twinning visits Lindlar and learns how German boys declare love interests

First Swifts and Swallows of Summer: Reports from Motcombe and Enmore Green

Jackie and Jeanette reminisce about spring cleaning

View from the Hill: Enchanted Hampshire visitors return 24 hours after first Shaftesbury visit.

On The Alfred Daily Today:

Town Council prioritises work to tackle slippery St James’ ‘ski slope’ path

TV chef rates Shaftesbury chip shop amongst her best dining experiences

Shaftesbury theatregoers get the chance to ask Henry VIII anything

Saving Shaftesbury’s High Street - Thoughts from commercial property lawyer Julian Alahakoon,

60 years of the Wessex Group - Founder Tony Morgan

View from the Hill - South Carolina visitors

Insights on TV’s ‘The Crown’ and the coronation from Prince Charles' former equerry – Shaftesbury Lion Brian Anderson

Soundscape – A blackcap on Breach Lane

On The Alfred Daily Today:

Hundreds visit Shaftesbury Arts Centre for £3m appeal launch

Pop-up pub for Fontmell on Friday

Shaftesbury what’s ons

Shaftesbury couple expand adult care business because Council provision 'on its knees'

Why Shaftesbury should consider antique specialism - John Morgan

View from the Hill - French visitor loves Shaftesbury

Shaftesbury what's ons

Margaret Cluett meets Ansty's May Day Queen

Shaston seasonal reflections - Joe Hashman

Jan Walls' gardening advice

Short story – Louell Harmer reads ‘Keep on Running’

Soundscape - Dusk at Duncliffe

On The Alfred Daily Today:

Saving devices you thought unfixable – Shaftesbury’s new repair shop

My Shaftesbury – Jeanette Hardiman meets Lizie Wildman

Guy Ritchie offers new home for Compton Parish Council

Compton Council supports outdoor kitchen building workshop at airfield

‘Magical’ Arts Centre play about bereavement will help kids cope with loss

Shaftesbury charity shop bargains this week

Shaftesbury architecture with Phil Proctor - Tout Hill and the Lion’s Mouth

On The Alfred Daily Today:

Enmore Green's Oldest Mayday Performer Prepares for Celebration

Why Eco Campaigners will put up a big, green pyramid outside Shaftesbury Town Hall

History repeats – powerful WW2-set Ukrainian film moves Shaftesbury audience to tears

Kate Pickard and Karren Burkett chat ‘over the garden fence’ about HSBC closing.

Shaftesbury what's ons

A variety of images to vote for in Shaftesbury photographic exhibition

Shaftesbury writer Richard Foreman's short story ‘Tentacles’

On The Alfred Daily Today:

Shaftesbury school head says latest 'good' Ofsted is better than last time

Menacing mail sent to Shaftesbury mum of Hong Kong rights campaigner

Compton, Melbury and Fontmell councillor promoted to Dorset Council cabinet

Meet my Pet - Karen Chapman and Chester

Shaftesbury property with Matt Boatwright - Digitally dressing homes

Paul Merefield's quiz

Karen Cole reviews ‘No Place to Hide’ by JS Monroe

Arts Centre news from Charlie Hamilton

Shaftesbury weekend what's ons

On The Alfred Daily Today:

On The Alfred Daily Today:

Haftesbury's Abbey Primary School mourns beloved former headteacher Peter Meacham.

Donhead Eco activist Richard Eccleston returns from four-day protest in London.

Shaftesbury clinches top five spot in 'Most Beautiful UK Towns' on YouTube channel.

Shaftesbury’s 'Pee and tea' journey-breaking tourism brings 'roaring' trade.

Trevor Clements presents our weekly update from the tourist information hub inside Morrison's Daily.

Shaftesbury's Chamber of Commerce to decorate vacant store with art.

No coronation beacon lighting in Shaftesbury or Melbury - by order of the King.

Artists unveil year of creations at Shaftesbury Gallery.

Jackie and Jeanette's nostalgic reflections on seeing St. James's Park remodelling.

National treasure Bill Nighy shines in 'Living' at Shaftesbury Arts Centre.

Soundscape - Mason Bees on Tanyard Lane.

On The Alfred Daily Today:

Watchdog report praises HMP Guys Marsh staff, but contraband remains a problem

New Shaftesbury antique shop to host inaugural sale on Saturday

Shaftesbury gathers for annual ANZAC Day service on Park Walk

Dorset Council to host highway concerns drop-in event on 1 June

Coroner seeks next of kin for 91-year-old Simon Prattley from Shaftesbury

Shaston seasonal reflections - hawthorn and 'killer crows'

Town Meeting addresses pedestrianisation and empty shop concerns

New team vicar for Shaftesbury and surrounding villages begins her role

 Ancient water celebration ceremony returns to Shaftesbury for May Bank Holiday

 View from the Hill: Visitor from Kings Lynn shares experience

 Soundscape: Bullfinch at Donkey Field Orchard in Shaftesbury