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On The Alfred Daily Today:

Shaftesbury bus gate decision delayed – Councillor unsure why

Shaftesbury what’s ons

Farewell to Parfitt’s shoes

Jackie and Jeanette’s 60s and 70s memories - Game shows

Town Council backs campaign against Shaftesbury library cutbacks

Celebrate Shaftesbury’s hedgerows in guided walk on Sunday

Huge donations to NHS from Dorset Steam Fair and Berwick Fayre

Can you help steer Shaftesbury’s hedgehog group?

Jane’s Jobs – School and Town Council vacancies

Next National Theatre show at Arts Centre features Game of Thrones star

Visitors’ views of Shaftesbury

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MP ‘opens’ new housing estate and addresses ‘Shaftesbury is full’ claims

Two-day Gillingham and Shaftesbury Show in 2023 - but dog show dropped

Stylish local clothing and homeware shop will open in Abbotts’ former store

Gold medal Paralympian inspires Fontmell school pupils

Shaftesbury Carnival awards thousands to town’s good causes

Tennis and rock climbing offered to Shaftesbury’s visually impaired

View from the Hill

North Dorset dialect poetry from John Cluett

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Shaftesbury what's ons

Former Shaftesbury teacher Peter Rolfe's new books on fish and Donhead

Research your family tree with new Shaftesbury group

Donhead Christmas Fair returns for second year

Gillingham rail timetable restored with random traveller rewards

Cast needed for new Shaftesbury theatre show

Jan Wall's gardening tips

Matt Boatwright on the value of off-road parking in Shaftesbury

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Shaftesbury what’s ons

Shaftesbury road closures and traffic

Hundreds pay respects at Shaftesbury Remembrance parade

Shaftesbury charity shop bargains – Oxfam, Weldmar and Cancer Research

Concerns over speed and safety around Abbey School and B3091

Economic uncertainties end monthly Sunday Town Hall craft fairs

One woman show celebrates Jane Austen in Shaftesbury

View from the Hill - Visitors’ views

Motcombe councillors agree to raise Parish share of council tax

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On today’s Alfred Daily: Shaftesbury what’s ons | Shaftesbury road closures and traffic | Hundreds pay respects at Shaftesbury Remembrance parade | Shaftesbury charity shop bargains – Oxfam, Weldmar and Cancer Research | Concerns over speed and safety around Abbey School and B3091 | Economic uncertainties end monthly Sunday Town Hall craft fairs | One woman show celebrates Jane Austen in Shaftesbury | View from the Hill - Visitors’ views | Motcombe councillors agree to raise Parish share of council tax | 

On The Alfred Daily Today:

Shaftesbury firecrew attend Ludwell fire

Remembrance Day parade and service schedule in Shaftesbury and Motcombe

Shaftesbury what's ons

Audience fill St Peter's Church for choral piece debut at Tony Hawkins' concert 

International speaker to travel from the US for first Shaftesbury’s TEDx event

View from the Hill – Chinese media students film in Shaftesbury

Kate and Karren chat ‘over the garden fence’

Road closures next week

Donhead historian Janet Elson and how she renamed a Welsh mountain

Shaftesbury short story - Sarah English reads 'Desperate Measures'

Soundscape- a thrush in holly on Breach Common

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Shaftesbury weekend what’s ons

Tree planted in Queen's memory at Enmore Green

Shaftesbury School offers maths specialism 

Meet the new King Alfred's Kitchen operator

Meet my Pet - St James’ resident Babs and her Korat cat

Walk of the Week - Ansty Down with Julia Tilbury

Shaftesbury chicken keeper Kate Scott

Paul Merefield’s pub quiz

The value of off-street parking – Shaftesbury property with Matt Boatwright

Karen Cole’s book review

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Shaftesbury what’s ons

Castle Hill House ‘mothballed’ due to post-Brexit staff shortage and costs hike

Shaftesbury School launches maths specialism after reaching top 1% for results

Village fundraiser to buy instruments for Motcombe schoolchildren

John Cluett’s Dorset dialect – The letter ‘O’

Witness appeal after lorry collides with Shaftesbury pub

Salisbury Cathedral flower arranger will inspire at Shaftesbury demonstration

Dorset Council ready to receive requests for 20mph zones

Learn how to look after yourself at Shaftesbury Health centre drop-in

Dorset Council refuses Shaftesbury woman’s cerebral palsy-friendly home plan

Adrian Ryder’s Bell Street Bookshelf - Unusual industries in Wardour Woods

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Shaftesbury what’s ons

Channel 4 filming in Shaftesbury for new TV show

Education centre will transform kids’ Shaftesbury Abbey experience

Jackie and Jeanette reminisce about 60s and 70s beauty products

Shaftesbury-based film music composer to play lunchtime recital

Volunteers help reopen Sedgehill footpath closed for years

Poppy appeal going well in ‘England’s second most generous area’

View from the Hill - Perth woman takes longest flight to visit us

Motcombe Shop determined to thrive in economic downturn

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Shaftesbury what’s ons

Motcombe Council opposes new homes – ‘World has changed’ since ‘21 flood

Most Dorset residents hosting Ukrainians renew after 6 months

Refused - Fast-track conversion of Bedchester barns to homes

Motcombe school anti-vehicle idling action steps up a gear

Big wrestling night planned in Shaftesbury

Tourism news from TIC boss Trevor Clements

Free cuppas to keep locals warm at Shaftesbury Library

Two Shaftesbury foodies judge World Cheese Awards