On The Alfred Daily Today:

Calls for debate to determine Town councillor’s Maltings application.

Will Shaftesbury Town Council fill £45k chief executive vacancy?

Abbatoir funds Shaftesbury School tree-planting

Twinning Association at 40 - New chair shares recruitment plan.

Big response for Motcombe’s choir re-launch.

Share your Dorset roadside verge flower pics.

View from the Hill - From Geneva to Gold Hill.

Shaftesbury what’s ons.

Jane Somper’s job vacancies.

Just a Thought – Shaftesbury resident John Parker on global warming.

Soundscapes - A dunnock on Breach Common.

On The Alfred Daily Today:

Concern that Tesco upgrade could be noisy for Barton Hill locals

Blue badge drivers gain High Street market day access.

Shaftesbury woman to trek across desert for Salisbury hospital Stars.

Free Shaftesbury arts classes for Ukrainian refugees.

Motcombe concert will help fund adult reading lessons.

Shaftesbury what’s ons.

View from the Hill.

Artist Peter Ursem’s ‘Return to Dorset’ exhibition.

Jackie and Jeanette remember old adverts.

On The Alfred Daily Today:

Police address criticism over 999 response to West Melbury disturbance.

Meet the new folks at The Donheads’ Forester Inn.

Town Council approves flying fireworks spectacle for Jubilee Friday.

Council unhappy with a third change to proposed Wincombe Lane junction.

Mary Myers’ smallholding diary.

Shaftesbury what’s ons.

Volunteers in fancy dress fill Shaftesbury streets.

View from the Hill - A young couple from Essex and Reading

Planting starts at Shaftesbury’s new town centre vineyard.

Soundscapes - Gambolling lambs on Gascoignes Lane.

On The Alfred Daily Today:

Shaftesbury MP disappointed by failure of Dorset Council bus funding bid.

Shaftesbury School chosen to host prestigious TED talks.

Ludwell mobility business wants your disabled-friendly day out ideas.

Why Shaftesbury Carnival needs to borrow your gran.

Shaftesbury in Bloom - Christine Stott’s Great Ground garden.

British airman seconded to USAF to talk at Town Hall.

View from the Hill.

Shaftesbury jobs.

Shaftesbury what’s ons.

Soundscapes – A song thrush on Castle Hill.

On The Alfred Daily Today:

Motcombe housing development approved by Dorset Council.

New Shaftesbury toddlers’ group launched.

Getting messy to raise money with Abbey Primary’s Colour Run.

Acoustic duo will play Semley on Saturday.

Town Band chairman happy with weekend contest performance.

Nature Notes - North Dorset National Trust ranger Clive Whitbourn.

Why Compton yoga teacher Jessie Low is continuing with Zoom.

Shaftesbury what’s ons.

Soundscapes - a blackbird on Castle Hill

On The Alfred Daily Today:

Persimmon says new Shaftesbury estate will bring £1million into the community.

Youngsters asked to create a new ‘Welcome to Motcombe’ sign.

Grant award means more outdoor activity for Shaftesbury mental health support group.

Town Council assured there’ll be no repeat of Park Walk hedge damage.

Kate and Karren find more unexpectedly abandoned items.

Lynda Appleby meets lifelong Donhead resident John Dewey.

View from the Hill - House sitters from Wrexham share their opinion of Shaftesbury.

Shaftesbury what's ons.

Dorset folk singer ‘with attitude’ - Shannon White on her first Shaftesbury gig at Muston’s.

Deborah Jones’ short story - A Tale from the Ice Age.

Soundscapes - Kingsettle bird song by Rachel Diment.

On The Alfred Daily Today:

Shaftesbury firefighters attend third chimney fire in three weeks.

Crucial Shaftesbury FC game today – ‘biggest one in the club’s history’.

Businesses warned about scammers posing as Dorset Council.

Gold Hill Museum reopens - Chairman tells us what's worth seeing.

Walk of the Week - A spectacular sight at Sutton Waldron.

Meet my Pet - Dee Abbott on feelings of guilt in buying a new dog.

Paul Merefield’ pub quiz.

Kate Scott’s chicken keeping diary.

Shaftesbury what’s ons and job vacancies.

Town band confident over today’s competition in the Cotswolds.

Karen Cole's book review - 'Faceless' by Vanda Symo.

Soundscapes - The yew trees in the wind at Bury Litton.

On The Alfred Daily Today:

School trying to keep boarding house open until students complete studies.

Sunday’s Shaftesbury Orchestra concert could be first of many.

Fourteen weeks of free yoga in Shaftesbury this summer.

Damage to Park Walk hedges shouldn’t be repeated.

Defibrillator outside St James’ church approved despite objections.

Fears Bell Street car park pricing error could mean drivers underpay.

Dorset NFU chair says farmers are struggling with fertiliser and fuel charges.

View from the Hill - Bridport couple impressed by Shaftesbury.

Wellness Shark Laura Langley.

Soundscapes – A nuthatch at Castle Hill.

On The Alfred Daily Today:

Shaftesbury’s youngest Town councillor resigns.

Shaftesbury hospital cuts back minor injuries unit hours.

After successful recycle sale Shaftesbury C of E plans lent lunch.

Dorset marks Falklands’ 40th anniversary.

Free therapeutic slow drawing sessions for anxious teenagers.

Plans to bring more classical music events to Shaftesbury.

View from the Hill - Bradford couple share Shaftesbury highlights.

Shaftesbury allotment holder Rosie’s radish experiment.

Jeanette and Jackie reminisce about 60s and 70s pop stars.

Soundscapes.

On The Alfred Daily Today:

No response to 2am 999 call as men trash Melbury campsite.

Semley to celebrate jubilee weekend with music festival.

More entertainment for first Spring and Countryside Show.

Donhead author to speak at Sturminster Literary Festival.

Funding for Fontmell’s new playpark agreed.

Father’s House car boot for Ukraine raises thousands.

Shaftesbury resident’s 40-year Lions service recognised.

Shaftesbury what’s ons.

Mary Myers’ smallholding diary.

Soundscapes – Tadpoles underwater in Enmore Green pond.