On The Alfred Daily Today:

On The Alfred Daily Today:

Shaftesbury What’s ons Former Kings Arms landlord reflects on the Shaftesbury pub’s closure

Compton resident unveils plaque to commemorate king’s coronation 

Sam Burton scaled three of Britain’s tallest peaks in 23 hours for Shaftesbury mental health charity

 My Shaftesbury- Current Fringe Chair Rob Neely on why he loves our town

View from the hill – Westbury couple consider relocating after Shaftesbury visit

Kids and parents praise for St James’ Park refurb- a project opposed by several councillors

Shaston Seasonal reflections – a roe buck in Enmore Green Shaftesbury charity shop bargains

Soundscape – birdsong and aircraft in Charlton

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On The Alfred Daily Today:

Shaftesbury what’s on

At last- Shaftesbury’s problematic car park payment machines will be replaced

Donhead residents’ Friday party starts a weekend of Coronation celebration

Ring in the Reign: Group ring St Peters’ Bells to announce Charles' Coronation

Shaftesbury trio scale England’s highest mountain to promote mental health charity

Paul Merefield’s Quiz

Old Wardour Castle makes top-ten ‘must visit list’

Curtain falls on Fontmell’s moviola film nights

Shaston seasonal reflections – gulls in Tanyard Lane

Shaftesbury Arts Centre update- with Charlie Hamilton

Meet my pet- Carol Stephens and King Charles Cavalier, Chester

Kate Scott’s chicken keeping diary

Walk of the week – wildlife and history as Dave Hardiman climbs Fontmell Down

Karen Cole’s book review – Infinity Gate by M.R Carey

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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

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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.

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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

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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

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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

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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’