On The Alfred Daily Today:

Plans for a new estate at Shaftesbury's southern edge

Giveaways to promote Shaftesbury’s new garage opening.

Dave Toulson meets Shaftesbury’s tree decorator.

Shaftesbury what’s ons.

Margaret Cluett reflects on an unlucky 2022 so far.

Soundscapes - A buzzard in Ashmore Woods by Nick Crump.

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Proposed St John's Hill weight restriction welcomed.

How Shaftesbury area antique sales inspire author Kathy Morgan.

Shaftesbury area what's on guide.

Kate and Karren chat over the garden fence.

Sunday short story from Richard Foreman.

North Dorset Nature – the wonders of worms at our wardour smallholding

Starlings in St James’ recorded by Nick Crump.

On The Alfred Daily Today:

Shaftesbury author’s third book nominated for award.

Mind the gap - Town Council raises no objection to infill cottage.

Walk of the Week - Tom Jan and Richard tour Sherborne.

Meet my Pet - Andrea Jenkins and Pippin.

Kate Scott’s chicken keeping diary.

Shaftesbury area events.

Karen Cole recommends ‘Late City’ by Robert Olen Butle.

Soundscapes - A song thrush on Castle Hill recorded by Nick Crump.

On The Alfred Daily Today:

Shaftesbury hospital Friends launches fundraising lottery.

Cllr Tim Cook can’t always support Shaftesbury in planning decisions.

Does Shaftesbury’s MP back Boris Johnson?

Meet the Shaftesbury area male voice choir The Mill Singers.

Shaftesbury Wellness Shark Laura Langley on fitness ‘cheats’.

Soundscapes – six starlings on the top of St James’ Church.

On The Alfred Daily Today:

PM addresses North Dorset rail problems in Parliament.

No more ‘shanky’ houses demands Shaftesbury civic campaigner.

Charity ‘chugger’ entering shops concerns Shaftesbury traders.

Percy’s bird on wine bottles to boost Arts Centre finances.

The Paris-to-Peking pink Rolls Royce will visit Fontmell.

Jeanette and Jackie’s pet memories - Fontmell’s school hamster.

Soundscapes – a greater spotted woodpecker at Umbers Hill.

On The Alfred Daily Today:

Shaftesbury Town Council agrees market day pedestrianisation changes.

Sherborne Causeway filling station reopening with expanded retail offer.

Shaftesbury history – Robert Mullins.

Wiltshire is 5th and Dorset 28th in council climate change table.

Mary Myers’ smallholding diary.

Soundscapes - A wren and a dunnock at dawn in Enmore Green.

On The Alfred Daily Today:

A Corrie star and Alison Steadman shoot movie in West Melbury.

Comedy, music and bees for 2022 Gillingham and Shaftesbury Show.

Shaftesbury what’s ons.

Expert talks at Motcombe gardening group’s first ‘22 event.

Secret history of Bell Street with Janet Swiss and Elaine Barratt.

Gardener Dirty Nails on growing onions and Shaftesbury’s silence.

Soundscapes - vocal cattle grazing on The Wilderness path.

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Big plans Shaftesbury Carnival 2022 to be shared at AGM tonight.

Over 100 snowdrop pictures entered in Arts Centre exhibition.

Thomas Hardy’s love of Shaftesbury celebrated in Tuesday talk.

Shaftesbury what’s ons.

Emma Smith on life as a lay preacher in Shaftesbury.

Just a thought – John Parker ponders Park Walk.

Soundscapes – a great tit on Castle Hill recorded by Nick Crump.

On The Alfred Daily Today:

Dorset countryside charity pleased by reassessment of Local Plan.

Marilyn Morris meets Duncliffe horse logger Toby Hoad.

Shaftesbury what’s ons.

Kate and Karren chat ‘over the garden fence’.

Saturday’s Shaftesbury ethnic wear sale judged a success.

Sunday story – Ann Brooks’ tale connects WW1 and today’s Fovant.

Soundscapes – goldfinches by Nick Crump.

On The Alfred Daily Today:

Friday night fire crew call out to Shaftesbury High Street.

Fountain Inn will become a rental home for locals.

Shaftesbury newsagent grateful for response following burglary.

Meet My Pet – Clive Carter and Bumble.

Walk of the Week - Tom, Jan and Richard suffer house envy in the Donheads!

Shaftesbury Abbey and Motcombe Primary 'neck-and-neck' in online vote for funding

Shaftesbury chicken keeper Kate Scott.

Shaftesbury what’s ons.

Paul Merefield’s pub quiz.

Karen Cole reviews ‘Far from the Tree’ by Rob Parker.

Soundscapes – a song thrush at Breach Common by Nick Crump.