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On The Alfred Daily Today:

Woman sadly dies in early morning crash near St James’ Common

Shaftesbury what’s ons

Council to visit St James’ locals to explain park works

Prestigious award for Dorset’s motorcycle safety doc bike charity

Shaftesbury chef Philippa Davis’ recommendation - Shaftesbury Deli

Kate and Karren chat about posties in shorts and oddly discarded food

Shaftesbury’s Boobs charity re-word festive song with health reminder

Donhead Diary – Meet Semley and Donhead’s Kate McFarland

View from the Hill – Friends meet in Shaftesbury

Short story - ‘Who believes in Father Christmas’ by Sarah English

Christmas Carol – Abbey Primary’s ‘Away in a Manger’

On The Alfred Daily Today:

Shaftesbury-based farming podcast gains global audience

Free, family fun at Shaftesbury Arts Centre today

Keeping staff happy, The BV Dairy Way

Paul Merefield's Quiz

Seasons Saves The Day For BaD Co's Mental Health Support Merchandise Sale

View from the Hill - Bournemouth visitors love 'The Ugly Duckling'

Philippa Davis' Shaftesbury Culinary Advent Calendar- Shaftesbury Wines

Shaftesbury chicken-keeper Kate Scott

Karen Cole recommends 'The Coming Darkness' by Greg Mosse

Meet My Pet - Margaret Mellings and Bonnie Bell

On The Alfred Daily Today:

Shaftesbury Christmas Street Market cancelled
Dorset Police will respond to all burglaries – Police chief 

Castle Hill residents all moved to Cedars for Xmas 

Open House full for oversubscribed free Xmas dinner 

Town Council will spruce up town centre | John Cluett’s Dorset Dialect 

Shaftesbury Almshouses history with Adrian Ryder |

Carol from Semley School  Gritchie Brewery partners with King Alfreds Kitchen for weekend pop-up

On The Alfred Daily Today:

250 respond but more locals need to help save Shaftesbury Library services says councillor

Shaftesbury what’s ons

Big plans for 2023 as new Shaftesbury astronomy group meets

How art has helped a formerly homeless Shaftesbury man tackle anxiety

Free mindful decoration-making workshop in Shaftesbury

Jackie and Jeanette reminisce about Christmases past in Fontmell and Compton

TIC tourism report with Trevor Clements

Enmore Green carolling plans with Jo Churchill

Visitors’ views of Shaftesbury

Christmas carol from Clayesmore Prep sung in Shaftesbury

On The Alfred Daily Today:

No physical barrier planned for proposed Mampitts Lane bus gate

More North Dorset barns can convert to homes under planning fast track

A tour of Britain’s best new home in Twyford

A festive feel for familiar songs at Spoonfeds’ Shaftesbury concert

£10k part-timer will be hired to improve Shaftesbury Council PR

Shaftesbury retailers pay the price for Royal Mail unrest

Shaftesbury what’s ons

Carolling by Semley schoolchildren

On The Alfred Daily Today:

Shaftesbury what’s ons

Shaftesbury High Street bus collision brings calls for traffic controls

Essential Christmas opening, transport and bin collection times

Shaftesbury mental health project faces ‘huge’ financial strain from calls for help

Jan Wall’s Gardening - Present ideas and helping houseplants survive

North Dorset volunteers guarantee free lunch and good company on Christmas day

Gritchie Brewery debuting new beers at Shaftesbury Christmas Street Market

View from the Hill - Southampton Instagrammer rates Shaftesbury

Paul Jordan previews Shaftesbury Arts Centre’s film ‘Ali and Ava’

Community Choir sings ‘In the Bleak Midwinter’

On The Alfred Daily Today:

National chain M&Co with Shaftesbury branch calls in administrator

Syrian families help Shaftesbury Tree Group plant commemorative trees in Motcombe

Mum dresses as Santa each day in December for Shaftesbury Primary fundraiser

Shaftesbury girl cleans cars to fund volunteering trip to Peru

View From the Hill – A Shaftesbury visitor from Argentina

Shaftesbury charity shop bargains

Shaftesbury man's close encounter with Indian snake inspires artwork

Shaftesbury memories - The 2,000 seat conference centre never built

Poetry by Elaine Cadogan - Robbers

Town Band plays 'Oh Come All Ye Faithful'

On The Alfred Daily Today:

Shaftesbury what’s ons

Fontmell Christmas fair proceeds will improve village facilities

Duncliffe featured in recommended woodland walk guide

Donhead’s Dorset button expert sharing her skills with American workshop

Shaftesbury’s street of Christmas wonder - We visit Ridgeway

Kate and Karren chat ‘over the garden fence’

View From the Hill – Former resident returns with friends

Making your meal money go further - Shaftesbury chef Phillipa Davis

Sunday story – Ann Brooks’ ‘An Unexpected Meeting’

Community Choir sings on the High Street ‘We Wish You A Merry Christmas’

On The Alfred Daily Today:

Shaftesbury snow risk this weekend and next

Call for gritting on busy Shaftesbury area road used by HGVs

Shaftesbury Primary pupil wins Christmas card contest

Adrian Ryder on Melbury's greensand and Blackmore Vale springs

National award for Shaftesbury caravan company

Shaftesbury what's on

Meet my Pet - Shaftesbury's guinea pig rescue organisation

Matt Boatwright's property matters

Paul Merefield's quiz

Free swimming for Shaftesbury area under 16s this Christmas

Karen Cole reviews 'The Bleeding' by Johana Gustawsson

Motcombe Primary pupils sing a Christmas song

On The Alfred Daily Today:

Shaftesbury what’s ons

No trains from Tisbury or Gillingham for a week from Saturday

Councils collaborate on Gold Hill conservation as original 15th century lease uncovered

Protected wildlife, trees and plants mean Dinah’s Hollow works unlikely before 2024

75 stalls booked for big Shaftesbury Christmas market on 18th December

John Cluett’s Dorset Dialect – The letter ‘T’

Monthly board game club to launch in Shaftesbury area

Shaftesbury’s market day traffic marshal - Remaining cheerful despite the chill

Acoustic singer-songwriters in Shaftesbury tonight

Tony and Una play Muston’s on Sunday

Dorset Council takes gold for recognising armed forces

‘The Holly and The Ivy’ from St James’ Church