On The Alfred Daily Today:

Big plans for Fontmell Springhead Trust’s 50th birthday

New resource for Dorset residents struggling with increased costs

Dorset Council chairman congratulates Fontmell’s Friendship Garden

No North Dorset trains on strike days – and Saturday bus concerns

Town band, steam and local makers at Berwick Fete - Saturday

Shaftesbury jobs

Shaftesbury what’s ons

Jackie and Jeanette’s Fontmell and Compton memories - changing attitudes

Soundscapes - Swallows on Coles Lane

On The Alfred Daily Today:

Rare vole habitat shouldn’t prevent Motcombe flood works

Britain’s Got Talent finalists perform in Shaftesbury

Israeli stand-up will find humour in menopause at Shaftesbury Fringe

Appeal for musicians at a North Dorset vintage vehicle show

Motcombe schoolkids to host their own radio chat show

Wanted - Shared Lives Carers to support North Dorset’s special needs residents

Andy Perkins’ Italian Diary – Otranto’s swifts

Shaftesbury what’s ons

Shaftesbury job vacancies

Soundscapes - Jackdaws at St John’s Church

On The Alfred Daily today:

Rental property shortage highlighted as Dorset Council list priorities

Explore the healing power of herbs at Shaftesbury Abbey

Open-air cabaret planned for Barton Hill in July

Equipment stolen from Shaftesbury building site

Blooming lovely Shaftesbury rose garden opens for charity

Shaftesbury what's ons

Dealing with pests - Gardening advice from Nick Andrew

Shaftesbury jobs

Poetry - 'An Ode to Kevin' by Marigold Rumble

Soundscapes - Barn owlets cry for food

On The Alfred Daily Today:

Melbury Council chair supports suggested Dinah’s Hollow works alternative

Enmore Green teenager wins Salisbury Race for Life 5k

North Dorset Nature Notes with the National Trust Ranger

Shaftesbury architectural highlights with Phil Proctor

Shaftesbury what’s ons

Shaftesbury road closures

View from the Hill – A 40th birthday visit

Shaftesbury nature blogger Rosie Langley

Soundscapes - a black cap in cann

On The Alfred Daily Today:

Funfair organiser Charles Cole thanks Shaftesbury for support in challenging times

Boobs supporters fill Shaftesbury streets with colour on late night walk

Kate and Karren chat about window cleaners and short sight

Shaftesbury what's ons

Shaftesbury road closures this week

Donhead Diary - Lynda Appleby meets Elizabeth Hockney

Short story - Sam Lake's 'The Dinner Menu'

Soundscapes – A wood pigeon and blackbird on Breach Lane

On The Alfred Daily today:

Syrian family launches monthly takeaway in Shaftesbury town centre

Shaftesbury TIC’s new manager shares his vision

Shaftesbury weekend what’s ons

Shaftesbury road closures – A30, French Mill Lane, St James’ Street

Walk of the Week with Tom Perrett – Coombe Bissett

Two national awards for Wessex Internet

Paul Merefield’s Saturday pub quiz

Meet my Pet – Kings Arms landlord Dave Quinton’s cavachon and cavapoos

Karen Cole reviews – ‘Dead in the Water’ by Mark Ellis

Soundscapes – A song thrush on Breach Common

On The Alfred Daily Today:

Shaftesbury Abbey breaks visitor record and announces book project

Compton e-bike business makes cycling Chase and downs easier

Farm education tour for Shaftesbury and Wardour schoolchildren

Shaftesbury ‘Wellness Shark’ Laura Langley – Why 10,000 steps each day?

Local singer Dani Sharp performs ‘with clothes on’ at Fringe

Planners reverse refusal and support Bedchester barn conversion

Shaftesbury road closures

Shaftesbury what’s ons

Derek Beer’s Days Out by public transport – Beer in Devon

Soundscapes – Swifts at Breach Common

On The Alfred Daily today:

Four residents receive ‘freedom of Shaftesbury’

Shaftesbury what’s on

Shaftesbury jobs

West Melbury artist Gary Cooke exhibits River Stour scenes

New greener road resurfacing trialled in Shaftesbury area

Dorset Council shows respect for Falklands veterans

Dorset Police chief wants crackdown on cannabis smoking behind the wheel

The Great Baldini returns to Shaftesbury Fringe

Jackie and Jeanette reminisce about old uniforms and Blackmore Vale Garage

Nick Crump hunts for grass snakes in Donhead St Andrew

Soundscapes - Birds on Water Lane in Donhead

On The Alfred Daily Today: Shaftesbury's news

Police appeal after Shaftesbury shopper’s bank cards stolen in Tesco

St James’ Street will be closed for sewer works for two weeks

New classical music concert series – Cranborne Chase Chamber Music Festival

Shaftesbury what’s ons

Shaftesbury’s German twin town residents visit this month

View From the Hill

The woman welcoming new Fontmell villagers

Shaftesbury roadworks and road closures

Shaftesbury Fringe preview - Comedian Kris Davies

Andrew Perkins’ Italian Diary – Fireflies and beach society

Soundscapes – A pied wagtail at Coles Lane Farm

On The Alfred Daily Today:

Education bosses share Coombe House latest as school reopens following unexpected closure

St James' vintage vehicle 'Mavis' stars in Downton movie

North Dorset artist Helen Baddeley's Shaftesbury exhibition opens

Reunion planned for all former Shaftesbury students

Shaftesbury what's on

Why bonsai are brilliant - Preview of Charlton event

View from the Hill - German couple visit

Shaftesbury job vacancies

Melbury residents urged to attend meeting about Dinah's Hollow tree removal

Nick Andrew's gardening guide - Marking your boundary

Soundscapes - Breach Common chiff chaffs