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On The Alfred Daily Today:

Shaftesbury what’s ons

Shaftesbury Talk – The extravagant lifestyle of Fonthill Abbey’s William Beckford

More classical music events for Shaftesbury including harpsichord recital

Berwick St John Country Fayre report – Two exhibitors will appear on TV

Phil Proctor’s Architecture Tour - Lloyds Bank

New on Shaftesbury’s Weldmar Outlet Store shelves this week

View from the Hill – Bournemouth visitors love Gold Hill Museum

Soundscapes – Birdsong at Larkinglass Farm

On The Alfred Daily Today:

Why Ludwell soldier Paddy Bleakley MBE, had to pay respects to The Queen

Stour Row counsellor Ruth Morgan on dealing with grief following The Queen's death

Shaftesbury Ukrainian guests to join twin town trip to France

Kate and Karren on Enmore Green's impressive sunflower

Bob Kelley on the sale of Shaftesbury and Hine and Parsons' property purchase

Short Story - 'Fake Coffee' by Richard Foreman

Soundscapes - Bees in Cann

Shaftesbury what's ons

On The Alfred Daily Today:

Openings and closures for state funeral day, Monday

Shaftesbury what’s on

Road closures next week

Shaftesbury’s German twin town sends condolences

Charity challenge for Shaftesbury knitters

Meet My Pet - Plumley family with Rocco the Labrador puppy

Linda Appleby meets Donhead resident Dr Hazel Hinchley

Kate Scott’s chicken keeping diary

Americans on walking holiday praise Two Brewers and Grosvenor

Paul Merefield’s pub quiz

Karen Cole reviews ‘The Last Girl to Die’ by Helen Fields

On The Alfred Daily Today:

Shaftesbury what's ons

Safer for shoppers? Bus companies back one-way High Street travel

Councillors support bespoke house for disabled Shaftesbury woman

View from the Hill - Colwyn Bay visitors to Shaftesbury

Singing bowl session leader says the music helped him beat ME

Local makers wanted for Shaftesbury High Street harvest market

Shaftesbury street scenes displayed in Arts Centre exhibition

Home buying Q&A with Shaftesbury estate agent Matt Boatwright

Soundscapes

On The Alfred Daily Today:

Shaftesbury what’s ons

Book your slot with an arts grant-awarding body in Shaftesbury

New video brings Shaftesbury Abbey to life

Bank Holiday Monday changes and more condolence books

Liz Pocock invites locals to celebrate Motcombe’s new church floor

Supper with Sybil and ‘Faulty’ Towers at Donhead themed dinner

Former Shaftesbury actor Mark Blackham on life down under

Jackie and Jeanette reminisce about 60s and 70s weddings

View from the Hill – Dad and son visit Shaftesbury

Soundscapes – Swifts at St Leonard’s Church in Semley

On The Alfred Daily Today:

Shaftesbury what’s ons

Dorset Council acts over ‘high risk’ Coombe House School

The Semley business converting classic cars to electric

How Donhead St Mary’s volunteer flood warden aims to keep villagers dry

Shaftesbury Wellbeing Fair will return in January – We try laughter therapy

Shaftesbury condolence book signing hours extended

View from the Hill - Bristol coach trip party visits Shaftesbury

Talented performers wanted for Shaftesbury director’s debut show

Talented Shaftesbury musician celebrated through Marigold Rumble’s verse

Shaftesbury Town centre drum and bass night called off

St James’ man Andy Perkins visits the Venice Film Festival

Success for Motcombe runners

Soundscapes – Long-tailed tits eat insects from leaves on Breach Common

On The Alfred Daily Today:

New direction for Shaftesbury dementia project – five years on

Police action after car flips over in Motcombe’s Hollow on Sunday

Photo project to document Shaftesbury shop changes nears completion

Meet Shaftesbury Business Awards team at The Grosvenor Arms

Who is open or closed on Monday, The Queen’s funeral day?

Shaftesbury condolence book signing period extended

Daytime delays on A350 North of Shaftesbury

The history of Fontmell’s brewery and beers

Latest job vacancies

Kiss the Ground - A ‘positive’ film on farming and climate change

View from the Hill – Dark sky tourists staying in Melbury

Jan Walls on The Maltings’ best gardens and creative use of mint

Shaftesbury what’s ons

Soundscapes – Sparrows on Haimes Lane

On The Alfred Daily Today:

Shaftesbury what's on

Road closures

The new King is proclaimed from Shaftesbury Town Hall balcony

Dorset Council want views on carers and adult social care policy during Shaftesbury drop-in

Archaeologist claims Shaftesbury Abbey's long-lost well is found

Bi-monthly comedy nights confirmed for Shaftesbury

Top cartoonists are a draw for Shaftesbury visitors

Learn to sing like a nun - for fun - at St Peter's Church

Shaftesbury's most impressive post-war building - architecture with Phil Proctor

Thieves steal cooking oil during Donheads break-in

TB hits the farm - West Melbury farming report

Soundscapes - Water fowl at Wincombe Lake

On The Alfred Daily Today:

Shaftesbury what’s ons

Tarot, reiki and past lives at Shaftesbury Wellbeing Fair 

Shaftesbury jobs

Motcombe Parish Council postpones meeting

Meeting to discuss starting electric car share scheme in Shaftesbury

Piper plays bagpipes on Gold Hill

Pay your respects at Battle of Britain service today

Woman relocates from California to her dream home in Motcombe

Kate and Karren reflect on The Queen’s passing

Zilla Gillespie on wartime Donhead and farming changes

Short story by Shaftesbury writer Tiggy Hayes

Soundscapes – Birdsong at Larmer Tree

On The Alfred Daily Today:

Shaftesbury events and cancellations

Shaftesbury’s mayor on books of condolence and proclamation

Motcombe Major Andy Johnson remembers Her Majesty

Donhead's Major General Sir Simon Christie Cooper's memories of The Queen

Hatch House open garden today - Lynda Appleby meets Lady Rumbold

Plans for Shaftesbury Astronomy Group

Shaftesbury talk - Saving lives at sea with Dorset-designed lifeboats

Wimborne 'human jukebox' plays Shaftesbury's Muston’s Bar on Sunday

Meet my Pet - Juliet Alexander with her dachshund Reynolds

Kate Scott's chicken keeping diary

Paul Merefield's quiz

Karen Cole reviews 'Dogs of the Deadlands' by Anthony McGowan

View from the Hill – A Worcester visitor

Soundscapes - The River Sturkle