Shaftesbury swimmers appeal for early pool opening

Grant success for Motcombe church floor appeal

Melbury musician trialling Sunday sessions at village hall

Kate Scott’s chicken keeping diary

Meet my pet-  Ali Bundle and Pip the whippet

Paul Merefield’s pub quiz

Shaftesbury what’s ons and jobs

Tom Perrett walks with Cranborne Chase AONB  artist Sarah Dudman

Soundscape- Blue tit in a willow at Enmore Green

On The Alfred Daily Today:

Dorset NHS is ‘at point of collapse’ says Dorset councillor.

Warning from Motcombe woman scammed out of £1,800.

North Dorset Cycle Ride now prostate cancer’s biggest benefactors.

Shaftesbury musician takes up new position near the Pyramids.

Shaftesbury what’s ons.

Shaftesbury jobs.

Shaftesbury’s new wooded area named.

View from the Hill – Visitors opinions of Shaftesbury.

Shaftesbury fitness expert Laura Langley on mind and body fitness.

Soundscapes – A white tipped bumblebee looking for a nest at Enmore Green.

On The Alfred Daily Today:

Light candles for Ukraine at St James’ Church.

Shaftesbury MP praises locals' Ukraine response and asks government to do more

Abbey Primary launches pencil case appeal for Ukraine.

Fontmell man Wai Man Cheung leaves for aid mission to Poland.

Calls for improved path to Coombe House from Maltings.

Semley Council wants action on drainage to reduce flooding.

Thousands spent by residents requesting probe into Council decisions.

Shaftesbury singer-songwriter excited by response to video.

Major renovation of Springhead completed.

Shaftesbury what’s ons.

Clues to Shaftesbury history in pavements and kerbstones – Peter Stanier.

Jackie and Jeanette chat about childhood sweets.

Soundscapes - song thrush on Breach Lane

On The Alfred Daily Today:

Coppice Street netball and games area put on hold.

Motcombe housing development rejected for lack of affordable homes.

Abbey needs 35 new volunteers ahead of Spring opening.

Motcombe Hall proud to fly Ukrainian flag.

Shaftesbury what’s ons.

Jane Somper’s job vacancies.

Allotment holder Rosie Langley on growing veg amongst flowers.

Expert talk to share peat-free gardening tips in Fontmell.

John Cluett reads Joe Hashman’s poetry.

Folk duo Ninebarrow – Tree planting at Madjeston and their first 2022 gig.

Soundscapes - St James’ Church chimes and birdsong.

On The Alfred Daily Today:

Prettier in pink - Could a colourful surface improve Park Walk?

Help Shaftesbury in Bloom’s weekend work party.

Pupil thanks retired Shaftesbury teacher after 39 years.

Three junior Shaftesbury cricketers selected for county.

Melbury and Cann Neighbourhood Plan consultation starts.

John Cluett reads more Joe Hashman poetry.

Resident thanks neighbour’s kindness for releasing trapped bird.

Paul Jordan previews Shaftesbury Arts Centre film 'The French Dispatch'.

Shaftesbury what’s ons.

View from the Hill - Guildford visitors love Shaftesbury.

Soundscapes - Chiff chaffs arrive at Shaftesbury’s Castle Hill.

On The Alfred Daily Today:

St James’ Park plans - Councillor wants doorway opened from Gold Hill.

Proposal for symbolic trees in Motcombe.

Book Festival ; Shaftesbury residents asked to share their passion for favourite open spaces.

Shaftesbury what’s ons.

Shaftesbury woman appeals for help rescuing bird trapped in chimney.

Bargains at Shaftesbury charity shops.

Jane Somper has North Dorset job vacancies.

‘TV weathergirl’ Sam Fraser set to shine at Shaftesbury Fringe.

Soundscapes - A redwing and mistle thrushes at Sedgehill Woods.

On The Alfred Daily Today:

Shaftesbury Tourist Info Centre Boss Resigns After 15 years

Donhead Diary - Lynda Appleby meets eco campaigner Richard Eccleston.

Why a professional Shaftesbury archaeologist is offering to dig your garden.

Reading the Land - Sunday highlights.

Shaftesbury what’s ons.

Our weekly guide to Shaftesbury property with Matt Boatwright.

Why cyclists descended on Shaftesbury yesterday.

Learn about the Born Free Foundation at the Town Hall tomorrow.

View from the Hill - Visitors from Winchester.

‘End of Term’ by Ann Brooks.

Soundscapes - A great tit versus a man with an angle grinder on Park Walk.

On The Alfred Daily Today:

Dorset Council apologise for Barton Hill car park charging mistake

Fontmell man on Ukraine aid mission

East Stour pub charity box theft caught on tape

Firefighters called to Motcombe chimney fire

Shaftesbury school pupils exceed Ukraine support goal

Reading the Land book festival opens to sell-out crowd

Shaftesbury what’s ons

Walk of the Week with Tom Perrett

Karen Cole reviews The Killing Crew by Murray Bailey

Kate Scott’s chicken keeping diary

Meet My Pet - Rob Neely and Ted the cat

Keyboard player appeal from Shaftesbury band Loose Connection

Soundscapes- spotted woodpecker at Springhead

On The Alfred Daily Today:

Semley man dons sandwich board to promote tree planting event.

Tough Shaftesbury hill runs to prepare locals for May marathon.

Motcombe Parish Council discusses speed indicator sign options.

Activities for wellbeing – Shaftesbury social prescribing at Abbey View.

TV weather woman Sam Fraser plans thought-provoking Fringe show.

View from the Hill - Weymouth couple swap coast for Gold Hill cobbles.

Shaftesbury Wellness Shark Laura Langley.

Soundscapes – A greenfinch in a St James' church yew tree.

On The Alfred Daily Today:

Dorset Council can’t discuss Barton Hill car park charging as manager is poorly.

Pipeline work set to slice through Semley hedgerows.

Planners approve longer season for Foyle Hill campsite.

Gail Stephens - local food guru planning Gillingham and Shaftesbury Show.

Shaftesbury what’s ons.

Jackie and Jeanette reminisce about 60s and 70s TV.

Cranborne Chase writer Keggie Carew presents ‘Beastly’ talk at book festival.

Soundscapes - A blackbird in the rain in Enmore Green.