The Alfred Daily

On The Alfred Daily Today:

On The Alfred Daily Today:

Make friends at The Mitre with free cuppas and biscuits on Wednesdays

Melbury and Motcombe councils discuss littering - and councillor calls for cameras

'Meet My Pet' - Sharon Horsman and Cassie

Shaftesbury what's on

Paul Merefield's Quiz

Shaftesbury woman lands Porsche GB TV tryout to boost Women's visibility in motorsports

'My Shaftesbury' - Jerome Swan

Walk of the week - Ashmore with Dave Hardiman

Karen Cole's Book Recommends - 'Shining People' by Michael Groathouse

On The Alfred Daily Today:

Guy Ritchie's airfield vision praised by Melbury councillor who expects aircraft noise reduction

Shaftesbury resident shines on BBC1's Pointless

Redruth visitor raves about our town

Antiques dealer's Shaftesbury town centre property hits the market for £3.2 million!

Job vacancy: wanted- parish clerk for Fontmell Magna

Himalayan peaks to Dorset's shoreline and Win Green grasses: Art Centre Gallery shows how Alan Booth views the world

Shaftesbury rail watchdog disappointed: New train timetable offers no local benefits.

Litter-Free Dorset Collects 8,000 instant barbecues in crackdown on fad that increases fire risk

'On Passing My Hall Mirror' - Poetry by Elaine Cadogan

soundscape - dawn at Breach Lane

On The Alfred Daily Today:

On The Alfred Daily Today:

Plans for Local, Distinctive Shaftesbury High Street Market Revealed, Expected to Attract 4,000 Visitors

Motcombe's Water Infrastructure Can't Handle More Homes, Warns Councillor as Foul Water Backs Up Through Toilets

Queuing Antique Hunters from as Far as Hampshire Expected at Annual Melbury Sale

Compulsive Card Game Encourages Competitive Streak Amongst Retired Shaftesbury Residents

Wine Tasting and Family Picnic Planned for Motcombe's Coronation Weekend

"View from the Hill" - Abingdon Visitor Enjoys Our Quaint Town

Public Meeting to Discuss How Shaftesbury Town Council Is Spending Your Council Tax

Shaftesbury What's Ons

French Mill Lane Closure and Other Roadworks

Motcombe Villagers Encouraged to Fly Patriotic Flag on St. George's Day

Soundscape: A Robin's Song on Bimport

On The Alfred Daily Today:

• Town councillors oppose concessions removing affordable home condition on planned Enmore Court estate.
• Shaftesbury's free clothing exchange offers sustainable fashion for tots to teens.
• Maltings garden guru Jan Walls - how egg boxes and milk containers can enhance your gardening.
• Winter warm hubs end, but  Fontmell's free food will continue
• Grove Arms job vacancy.
• Under-18s football recruitment night at Donhead Sports Club this evening.
• Shaftesbury photographer offers spring photoshoots in bluebell-filled woods.
• View from the hill: Visitors from Ross-on-Wye rate our hilltop town.
• Wanted for murder! Recruiting actors for Shaftesbury playwright's Zoom-set thriller
• Poetry from Enmore Green writer Margaret Cluett

On The Alfred Daily Today:

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

On The Alfred Daily Today:

Stylish map giveaway to launch Shaftesbury's hi-tech new tourism hub 

Wildflowers in bloom ahead of the bluebells - Rachel Diment 

Two-day Shaftesbury Sustainable Clothing Festival takes a stand against fast fashion 

Meet my pet: Suzie and her dachshunds 

Shaftesbury's campsite owners confident about season despite weather uncertainties 

Paul Merefield's pub quiz 

Shaftesbury's Easter weekend what's ons 

Shaftesbury road closures 

Easter arts brighten Shaftesbury hospital Easter leftover ideas with Shaftesbury chef Philippa Davis 

John Peirce tells Jeanette Hardiman why he loves Shaftesbury 

Karen Cole's book review 

On The Alfred Daily Today:

Ashmore wildlife expert delighted to receive King's coronation invitation

Springhead Trust plan to use lake to heat buildings

John and Margaret Cluett remember Good Friday traditions with North Dorset dialect poetry

Adrian Ryder's bookshelf - why Shaftesbury's founder Alfred really was great

We check out the choice of Easter eggs available in Shaftesbury including locally-made and fair trade

What's on this weekend and the week ahead

Road closures next week: Dinah's Hollow, the B3091, and Christy's Lane

Blackmore Vale Art Trail returns: Artists encouraged to sign up and sell to visitors

View from the hill: Camberwell visitor comes to see Cnut

Soundscape duo of blackbirds on Breach Lane