The Alfred Daily

On The Alfred Daily Today:

Dorset Council officials tour Shaftesbury market to assess pedestrianisation potential.

Abbey Schoolkids give top marks to new St James' playpark after preview viewing.

Lisbon energy company set to light-up Motcombe and reduce shop costs.

Discover what's on in Shaftesbury.

Shaftesbury schoolboy represents our town in Rotary cooking contest.

Explore Adrian Ryder's bookshelf on Ashmore and old farming ways.

Somerset visitors rate the town in "View from the Hill".

Join Lindsey Death for a springtime wildlife walk in the woods.

Resident calls for hot desk space in Shaftesbury.

On The Alfred Daily Today:

30-room Shaftesbury care home – yours for £1.1 M

Park Walk vandalism will cost Shaftesbury Town Council £600

Guys Marsh Prison café won’t reopen

Why you’ll see dozens of cyclists around Shaftesbury this Saturday

AONB's Shaftesbury Drop-in - how to spot orchids and identify trees

Dorset Chamber CEO says budget sensible, MP Simon Hoare welcomes pothole cash

The mystery of the flashing Compton Abbas light

Donhead United host second Air Ambulance fundraiser

Jackie and Jackie reminisce about sixties life in Fontmell and Compton

Painting to tackle PTSD - Shaftesbury artists exhibit work that’s helped their mental health

New tourism group will showcase North Dorset, instead of the seaside

On The Alfred Daily Today:

Proposed Motcombe Estate development raises fear of flooding and fatalities among locals

Dorset Council seeks landowners interested in selling for housing developments

Shaftesbury's secret tunnels and Thomas Hardy's heart feature in 'Real Dorset' book

Cann sailor to run London Marathon in support of brave RNLI crews

East Londoner raves about friendly locals in Shaftesbury's 'View from the Hill'

Dorset Council offers sign language contact for enhanced accessibility

Fontmell Housing recognised for good design in national magazine

Shaftesbury second-hand shop dealt with mystery of missing mannequin hand

Shaftesbury events

Shaftesbury poet Richard Foreman's 'Night Flights'

Soundscape - Chiff chaffs on Shaftesbury's Castle Hill

On The Alfred Daily Today:

Coombe House turns a corner, but councillors begin to question costs

Expert will share the gripping tale of a fleeing king in Gold Hill Museum talk

Former Motcombe pupil returns to manage The Mitre ahead of refurb

Snow and St Patrick's Day plans - Maltings gardener Jan Walls

Shaftesbury what's ons

Dorset Police won't tolerate misogyny as national report reveals complaints about staff

From Oxford Street to our High Street - top window decorator brightens Shaftesbury shop front

Schoolboy chef flies the flag for Shaftesbury in regional Rotary cooking contest

Shaftesbury author Angela McAllister on rejection and kids' comprehension

View from the hill - Reading photographers visit after seeing Gold Hill snow pic

Shaftesbury poet Marigold Rumble 'How Time Flies'

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On The Alfred Daily Today:

Shaftesbury what's ons

The Maltings’ summertime holiday project chosen for national study

From a family of writers: Shaftesbury author will inspire creatives at festival

Renowned jazz performer plays ‘special’ Saxophone at Donhead Gig

Explore the wonders of the universe: Stargazing under Donhead’s dark skies 

 Kate and Karren chat about Castle Hill’s new picnic benches 

 Shaftesbury schoolgirls Stars Appeal Easter Hamper fundraiser 

 View from the hill – Visitor from Reading

Shaftesbury writer Anne Toomey reads her story, "A Change of Direction" 

 Soundscape: Blackbird song on Breach Lane

On The Alfred Daily Today:

Shaftesbury reconfirms commitment to fair trade with new signage and flyers

 Motcombe councillor urges villagers to use or lose bus service Volunteers serve soup to sixty at Shaftesbury Lent Lunch.

Paul Merefield's Pub Quiz

Meet My Pet: David and Pippin

Cabin Band and Masons help Shaftesbury Mental Health Group raise hundreds

North Dorset singer-songwriter Nick Coleman previews Mustons gig on Sunday

View from the Hill

Motcombe with White Hart Link co-founder Jan Wardell

Karen Cole's book review: A Stolen Memory by David Beckler. Soundscape: the calls of a crow, great tit, and blue tit at Umbers Hill.

On The Alfred Daily Today:

Shaftesbury tourist information service rescued

Park Run launches in Shaftesbury

Consultation considers sending Shaftesbury stroke patients to Taunton

Job vacancies available: check out Jane's listings in Shaftesbury

Former Shaftesbury resident longs to return and shares their thoughts

Councillor discovers amount paid by developers for Shaftesbury community projects

Take a wintry wellbeing walk with Lindsey Death 

 Adrian Ryder's Bell Street Book Shelf 

Shaftesbury events: what's on in the area

On The Alfred Daily Today:

Dog mess mars Motcombs meadows; councillors consider options
Dorset council tax set to be fourth highest in the country this year
North Dorset MP supports Prostate Cancer 'Boys Need Bins' campaign 
Dorset Police advise residents burglary increased linked to Amazon deliveries
Town councillors approve proposed new home integrated into Shaftesbury's slopes
Jackie and Jeanette reflect on gadgets we can't imagine living without
Shaftesbury author publishes fourth book on flora and fauna
Hugglers Hole tourism business provides alpacas for weddings and hospital visits
 Shaftesbury man knocked to the ground by out-of-control dog
Town council announces 2023 grant procedure: Get ready to grab a grand
Ashmore Woods soundscape - Great tit
Shaftesbury What's Ons and traffic report.

On The Alfred Daily Today:

Closed schools and cars stuck on Spread Eagle Hill - Shaftesbury's big snow day

Town Council backs Maltings 20mph zone but next steps are uncertain

Friends who own Folde Bookshop featured in The Guardian on Women's Day

See new lambs and the medieval deer park as Gutchpool Farm opens its gates

Motcombe to serve up Italian Festival - Food and a movie on the menu!

Paul Jordan previews Arts Centre movie

View from the Hill - West London visitors

Shaftesbury what's ons

Big lorries cause chaos on Bell Street following High Street closure

Tourism website rates Shaftesbury as the third-best 'small village'

Time to apply for Carnival 2023 cash

Soundscape - Daybreak on Pine Walk