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Shaftesbury’s 'strong, brave, beautiful' breast cancer survivors release an empowering book

 Town Council picks next mayor tonight- and councillors' attendance record revealed

 Plaque honouring much-loved school head Tony Selwood 'would bring tears to his eyes'.

Gardening with Jan Walls – Magnificent clematis on The Maltings My Shaftesbury – Jo Felton tells us why our town is perfect

View from the hill- Cheltenham visitors enjoy pampering at The Grosvenor

More top comedy at The Grosvenor with the host who shared pints with Priscilla Presley in 'spoons

Semley therapist and canine companion to run for BadCo

Shaftesbury what’s ons

Steam train coming to North Dorset on Saturday

Shaftesbury jobs. Soundscape – tawny owl tussle at Castle Hill.

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Sunshine brings out riders for Shaftesbury Rotary's Prostate Cancer Cycle Circuit Shaftesbury what's ons Insight into Edwardian Shaftesbury area village life this Thursday

Coolest new items at Oxfam Bookshop and Weldmar Hospice Care

Why the Saturday Market pleased Cranborne's owner Karen King

Town council unhappy with plan for fill-in house on Coppice St Boobs Light up Shaftesbury with their Moonwalk for Breast Cancer Awareness

Joe Hashman's Shaston Seasonal Reflections - Hawthorn blossom 'monsters'

View from the hill - Vienna visitors calling in on Shaftesbury

Soul Meets Sunshine: O'Rael Brings Nigerian Vibes to Shaftesbury's Mitre Inn

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Shaftesbury Weekend What's Ons

Thirteen-year wait for Dorset National Grid upgrade could impact the electric vehicle rollout

Organiser pleased with the response to the first Shaftesbury artisan market trial

United Nations - Motcombe celebrates Eurovision

Hospital Friends announce Spring Fair and quilt raffle for diabetes eye care

95-year-old Ted Gibbs' Memories - Prisoners of War, winter snow, and the Shaftesbury show

Dorset Mind supports mental health with Monday Library drop-in

View from the Hill - Exmoor visitor loves the view of Gold Hill

North Dorset author John Paris reads 'The Park Bench'

Soundscape - robin on Park Walk

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Dorset Council leader wants to sell more buildings and land

Event will share plans for Shaftesbury holistic wellbeing centre

Shaftesbury Young Farmers seek former members ahead of 90th birthday

Meet My Pet- Serenity and her service dog, Kingston - he supports her with PTSD

Paul Merefield's Pub Quiz

Shaston Seasonal Reflections - Joe Hashman

Soft soul sounds in a spiritual setting – Hummingbird play at Shaftesbury Abbey Garden

View from the Hill – Liverpool friends love Gold Hill Museum memorabilia

Walk of the Week – Melbury Beacon with Dave Hardiman

Concerns over fly-tipping at Win Green.

Karen Cole reviews 'The Medici Murders' by David Hewson

Soundscape – owls on Park Walk.

On The Alfred Daily Today:

North Dorset Councillor Re-elected as Dorset Council Chair

Shaftesbury's new street market plans, including future parking plans

Flour power - Cann's flour mill opens to visitors

Shaftesbury weekend what's on

'Hidden' Shaftesbury lakeside gardens open this week

Dorset Council considers its own wind power projects with a £5M fund

View from the hill - Kiwi visitor's first glimpse of Gold Hill

From Stalin to Italian - Florence-inspired café opens in the former Motcombe riding school

Lindsey Death's wildlife walk - International Dawn Chorus Day

Adrian Ryder's Bell Street bookshelf - Farming in Fontmell in the nineteenth century

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Shaftesbury area what's ons for today and the weekend

Shaftesbury firefighters fight thatched pub blaze

Tributes to former Compton Airfield pilot killed in road crash

SAST director - Significant drop in student numbers prompted Shaftesbury boarding house closure plan

Shaston seasonal reflections - bluebells on Castle Hill

Shaftesbury area job vacancies

Tisbury and Gillingham train disruption tomorrow and Saturday

Catching up with Shaftesbury coast path runner Katie Aylward

Handmade crafts and tools wanted for Shaftesbury Big Green Week

'Reigning champion' returns home to Berwick for Sunday's Shaftesbury Rotary Cycle Ride

Sedgehill’s annual big cake sale this Sunday

Free Shaftesbury apple varieties on Sunday's blossom walk

Jackie and Jeanette reminisce about Eurovision

Soundscape – A robin on Coles Lane

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MP says he will help save the Shaftesbury School Boarding House, but he hasn’t been asked 

Shaftesbury What's Ons

Free local food and drink tasters at Thursday's official tourism hub opening

A strike means that there will be no trains through Tisbury or Gillingham on Saturday

Dorset Council recommend approval for developments opposed by Motcombe, Shaftesbury and Melbury councils 

Motcombe Council faces restrictions as too few councillors are voted in by villagers

Grosvenor Arms hosts a nature writer who will celebrate the wonders of flight

Feed lambs and see sheep bred to reduce workloads at East Knoyle farm open day

Shaftesbury landlady says that the five-day opening is due to Brexit staff shortages

View from the hill: Visitors from Appeldorn, Netherlands

Crocheted crown pinched from Pound Lane?

Soundscape - blackbird on Breach Lane

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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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