On The Alfred Daily Today:

More Abbey closures possible unless more volunteers come forward

Shaftesbury Council redefines open spaces manager role to reflect climate emergency

Singer-songwriter Polly Perry previews today’s Muston’s gig

‘Mingle Magic’ - Paul Praeger returns to Shaftesbury Fringe

Shaftesbury what’s ons

View from the Hill – Diana visiting with a coach party

Lynda Appleby meets Semley farrier Brian Trowbridge

Kate Pickard and Karren Burkett chat

‘The Letter’ by Shaftesbury writer Maggie Pearce

Soundscapes – Enmore Green jackdaws

On The Alfred Daily Today:

‘I would prefer a fresh start’ - North Dorset MP wants PM to quit

Semley farm shop starts food refillables after mobile shop ceases

Volunteers are winning Breach Common battle against invasive weeds

Close-up magician to return to Shaftesbury Fringe

Meet my Pet – Gringo the cat

Walk of the Week

Shaftesbury what’s ons

Karen Cole’s book review – ‘No Place to Run’ by Mark Edwards

Kate Scott’s chicken keeping diary

Soundscapes – A hornet in Enmore Green

On The Alfred Daily Today:

Dorset Council and Police receive ‘staggering number’ of Shaftesbury councillor complaints

Shaftesbury pool inflatable fans let down following insurance issues

Gold Hill – Third-best view in Britain and eighth-best in the world!

Ashmore’s Gritchie Brewing Co announced as Great Dorset Steam Fair sponsor

Sheena Dearness launches new novel in Shaftesbury and shares tips

View from the Hill – Visitors from Bideford

Shaftesbury photos and paintings of The Downs at Arts Centre exhibitions

Why Fringe co-chair Rob must stay still for artists

Shaftesbury Arts Centre ‘Three Musketeers’ preview

Shaftesbury what’s ons

Laura Langley’s fitness - jumping!

Soundscapes - Swifts at Enmore Green

On The Alfred Daily Today:

Can you identify white van men who stole from an East Orchard outbuilding?

Dorset Police Commissioner says rural policing expansion will make a difference

Darien Gap expedition members meet in Motcombe – 50 years on

Dorset has fourth highest refugee host take-up – Shaftesbury group explain how they help

Author who lived on foraged food for a year will talk to Shaftesbury residents

Jackie and Jeanette reminisce about 60s and 70s jewellery

Jane’s jobs - Chef and a gardener needed

View from the Hill - Visitors take the Shaftesbury treasure trail

Soundscapes – A wren at Ferne Hollow

On The Alfred Daily today:

Controversial St James’ Playpark changes go ahead after mayor uses casting vote twice

Donkey and Shetland sanctuary owner deflated by public attitude

Young Melbury entrepreneur opens shop selling Japanese collectable cards

Tom Jones tribute leads the fun at Gold Hill Festival

Award Win for Shaftesbury’s Coconut and Cotton store

Andy Perkins’ Italian diary – an experience with the mafia

Shaftesbury what’s ons

Soundscape- daybreaks on Shaftesbury High Street

On The Alfred Daily Today:

Controversial St James’ playpark changes go ahead after mayor uses casting vote twice

Donkey and Shetland Sanctuary owner deflated by public attitude

Young Melbury entrepreneur opens shop selling Japanese collectable cards

Tom Jones tribute act leads the fun at Gold Hill Festival

Award Win for Shaftesbury’s Coconut and Cotton store

Andy Perkins’ Italian Diary – An experience with the mafia

Shaftesbury what’s ons

Soundscapes – Day breaks on Shaftesbury High Street

On The Alfred Daily today:

Shaftesbury and Lindlar celebrate forty years of friendship

Shaftesbury man hopes video will help promote understanding of autism

Dorset Council calls for residents to stand as independent councillors

New books at Shaftesbury’s Oxfam

Councillor opposes new Shaftesbury holiday flats

Colour Run – Abbey Primary fundraisers get messy in Motcombe

Shaftesbury architecture with Phil Proctor - Hays Travel building

Shaftesbury poet Marigold Rumble

Shaftesbury what’s ons

Shaftesbury traffic

Worth driving to – Chalke Valley History Festival now on

Soundscapes – A cockerel and geese at Gascoigne’s Lane

On The Alfred Daily Today:

King Alfred’s Kitchen owner says available unit provides unique opportunity

A350 closed today- and Shaftesbury traffic news

Berwick Fete report – We meet Lady Angela Bridges and artist Libby Dineley

Donhead Diary – Gillingham stag sculpture creator Pauline Dawkins-White

Shaftesbury what’s ons

Shaftesbury job vacancies

Kate Pickard and Karren Burkett chat ‘over the garden fence’

Wiltshire burial mounds and a Scottish river inspire a Shaftesbury art show

Shaftesbury writer Ted Winter’s story– Daffodils on High Alert

On The Alfred Daily Today:

No arrests following alleged Shaftesbury group assault on Shaftesbury pupil

Wanted - your pitches for a TedX youth talk at Shaftesbury Arts Centre

Hat's off to Shirley Allum and her fascinator fundraiser for brain tumour research

Paul Merefield's pub quiz

Meet my Pet - Karen Brazier meets Archer the Fox Red Labrador

Walk of the Week - Tom and Jan Perrett's advice on walking when it's warm

Shaftesbury road closures - including the A350 Sunday

Shaftesbury what's ons for the weekend and beyond

Kate Scott's chicken keeping diary

Karen Cole reviews ‘The Second Sight of Zachary Cloudesley’ by Sean Lusk

Soundscapes - Two wrens chatting at Breach Lane

On The Alfred Daily Today:

Shaftesbury sheltered accommodation will close - fuel price rises were ‘the last straw’

Dorset marshals’ efforts recognised by Shaftesbury British Legion

Appeal for musicians for Summer Solstice Vintage Vehicle Gathering

Ofsted inspectors say Fontmell Primary is no longer in ‘special measures’

Changes to Shaftesbury TerraCycle scheme for soap dispensers

View from the Hill – Weymouth visitors to Gold Hill Museum

A bumper weekend what’s on list

Why Shaftesbury residents are pleased that they tried qi-gong

Orkney folk singer counting the days to her Shaftesbury Fringe return

Soundscapes - Haimes Lane hedgehogs