On The Alfred Daily Today:

Town councillor shocked by use of dog poo bags.

New Highway Code brings Shaftesbury loop re-think.

Dorset Council ends Tricuro adult social services contract.

Organ recital and youth club subs boost Ukraine appeal.

Shaftesbury features on BBC1’s Crimewatch.

Shaftesbury eco-blogger Rosie Langley on hedgehogs.

Shaftesbury what’s on.

Donheads writer Christopher Nicholson’s love of year-round hilltop snow.

Mary Myers’ Smallholding Diary – Jacob sheep.

Soundscapes – A blackbird on Park Walk.

On The Alfred Daily Today:

Two police appeals follow Shaftesbury shop thefts.

Top hygiene ratings for Shaftesbury cafés and shop.

First overseas artist signs up for Shaftesbury Fringe.

This week’s bargains at Shaftesbury’s charity shops.

Children’s wildlife author Ben Hoare at Shaftesbury book festival.

View from the Hill - More visitors share Shaftesbury feedback.

Dorset Council warns residents about illegal puppy breeding.

No more plastic bags at Shaftesbury Co-op.

Tricuro lose Dorset Council adult social care contract.

New TIC volunteer’s first sale is his own book.

Soundscapes - A wood pigeon and collared dove at Enmore Green play park.

On The Alfred Daily Today:

Residents discuss St James Park plan with architect.

Spar store broken into again

Damaged Shaftesbury Abbey crypt restored.

John Cluett reads Joe Hashman’s Dorset poetry.

New book about Shaftesbury area’s civil war clubmen.

Shaftesbury what’s ons and job vacancies.

View from the Hill - Americans include Shaftesbury on UK itinerary.

Curlew campaigner Mary Colwell speaks at Shaftesbury book festival.

Soundscapes – A coal tit on Park Walk.

On The Alfred Daily Today:

Shaftesbury community meets new team rector.

Longest, toughest challenge for Motcombe Runners today.

Shaftesbury loves the sound of Bond.

Donhead horsewoman Shena Kozuba-Kozubska.

More artists prepare for Shaftesbury’s cartoon festival.

Karren Burkett’s observations – Shaftesbury police golf cart.

Shaftesbury what’s ons.

A short story Elizabeth Meyer – ‘Actions Speak Louder Than Words’.

Soundscapes – A goldcrest in Bury Litton’s ancient yew.

On The Alfred Daily Today:

Maltings resident pleased that estate roads will be adopted in weeks.

Ludwell farm shop owner grateful for support following cycle crash.

Gillingham, Mere and Shaftesbury Lions’ Ukraine appeal.

Shaftesbury School will support education resources for Ukraine.

Shaftesbury what’s ons.

Paul Merefield’s pub quiz.

Shaftesbury property news with Matt Boatwright.

Tom Perrett’s Walk of the Week.

Meet my Pet - Charlotte Cannon and Louie the Siamese cat.

Balding bird - Kate Scott’s chicken is losing feathers.

Shaftesbury book blogger Karen Cole reviews ‘A Loyal Traitor’ by Tim Gliste.

Soundscapes - Sheep and newborn lambs in Enmore Green.

On The Alfred Daily Today:

Dorset Council error doesn’t change controversial Shaftesbury estate approval.

Battery power storage plant could fund ‘greener’ Motcombe streetlights.

Photos, paintings and live music performance at new Shaftesbury exhibition.

David Emery - Supporting Shaftesbury mums experiencing mental health challenges.

Friday fitness with Laura Langley – core strength.

View from the Hill – What tourists think of our town.

Art group with a member waiting list plans Fontmell exhibition.

Shaftesbury what’s ons and jobs.

Soundscapes - Dawn chorus on Castle Hill.

On The Alfred Daily Today:

Shaftesbury Carnival AGM hears government diesel changes could double their costs.

Dorset Council want residents to attend a civil emergency forum.

Flags and floodlights highlight Dorset Council support for Ukraine.

Shaftesbury residents donate ten tonnes of aid for Ukrainian refugees.

Last supper looms as La Fleur-de-Lys trio called time.

Ludwell farm shop owner grateful for support following cycle crash.

Jackie and Jeanette discuss Jubilees past and present.

View from the Hill visits St Peters Church.

Shaftesbury events and traffic information.

Soundscapes – Male common frog mating calls recorded on Breach Lane.

On The Alfred Daily Today:

Popular Shaftesbury busker excited by his first single release.

Shaftesbury Town Council opposes Lower Blandford Road estate.

Dorset Police say catalytic converter crime has plummeted.

Shaftesbury Ukraine appeal will finish one-day early.

View from the Hill – Tony Ruddle.

Shaftesbury what’s ons.

Dorset folk storyteller Tim Laycock at Shaftesbury Book Festival.

Portland sheep on Mary’s Wardour smallholding.

Poetry from Dave Toulson – ‘A Life’s Dog’.

Soundscapes – A great tit in Wincombe Valley.

On The Alfred Daily Today:

Volunteers needed for Ukraine aid appeal in Shaftesbury.

Majority of Dorset pupils allocated first choice secondary school.

Prolific Shaftesbury children’s author Angela McAllister publishes three books today.

Shaftesbury Hospital Friends Lottery launch rescheduled.

Motcombe children will be asked to design replacement road signs.

Bafta-winning wildlife producer to speak at Shaftesbury Book Festival.

Fire crew called to Lower Blandford Road

The Potting Shed’s Nick Andrew shares gardening tips.

Shaftesbury what’s ons and jobs.

Soundscapes - Territorial blackbirds sing on Bimport.

On The Alfred Daily Today:

‘Shaftoon’ - A major new event in Shaftesbury this autumn.

92-year-old former GP Geoff Clayton shares memories with Sue Kidd.

Plans for Motcombe’s community orchard.

North Dorset Ukraine refugee aid convoy leaves for Poland on Friday.

This week’s must-buy bargains at Shaftesbury’s charity shops.

View from the Hill - Somer Valley cyclists ride to Shaftesbury.

Tim Timms - Shaftesbury bird box maker.

Shaftesbury jobs with Jane Somper.

Paul Jordan previews Friday’s Arts Centre film - 'Another Round'.

Soundscapes - Rooks and jackdaws in Fontmell.