The Alfred Daily

On The Alfred Daily Today:

Controversial St James’ playpark changes go ahead after mayor uses casting vote twice

Donkey and Shetland Sanctuary owner deflated by public attitude

Young Melbury entrepreneur opens shop selling Japanese collectable cards

Tom Jones tribute act leads the fun at Gold Hill Festival

Award Win for Shaftesbury’s Coconut and Cotton store

Andy Perkins’ Italian Diary – An experience with the mafia

Shaftesbury what’s ons

Soundscapes – Day breaks on Shaftesbury High Street

On The Alfred Daily today:

Shaftesbury and Lindlar celebrate forty years of friendship

Shaftesbury man hopes video will help promote understanding of autism

Dorset Council calls for residents to stand as independent councillors

New books at Shaftesbury’s Oxfam

Councillor opposes new Shaftesbury holiday flats

Colour Run – Abbey Primary fundraisers get messy in Motcombe

Shaftesbury architecture with Phil Proctor - Hays Travel building

Shaftesbury poet Marigold Rumble

Shaftesbury what’s ons

Shaftesbury traffic

Worth driving to – Chalke Valley History Festival now on

Soundscapes – A cockerel and geese at Gascoigne’s Lane

On The Alfred Daily Today:

King Alfred’s Kitchen owner says available unit provides unique opportunity

A350 closed today- and Shaftesbury traffic news

Berwick Fete report – We meet Lady Angela Bridges and artist Libby Dineley

Donhead Diary – Gillingham stag sculpture creator Pauline Dawkins-White

Shaftesbury what’s ons

Shaftesbury job vacancies

Kate Pickard and Karren Burkett chat ‘over the garden fence’

Wiltshire burial mounds and a Scottish river inspire a Shaftesbury art show

Shaftesbury writer Ted Winter’s story– Daffodils on High Alert

On The Alfred Daily Today:

No arrests following alleged Shaftesbury group assault on Shaftesbury pupil

Wanted - your pitches for a TedX youth talk at Shaftesbury Arts Centre

Hat's off to Shirley Allum and her fascinator fundraiser for brain tumour research

Paul Merefield's pub quiz

Meet my Pet - Karen Brazier meets Archer the Fox Red Labrador

Walk of the Week - Tom and Jan Perrett's advice on walking when it's warm

Shaftesbury road closures - including the A350 Sunday

Shaftesbury what's ons for the weekend and beyond

Kate Scott's chicken keeping diary

Karen Cole reviews ‘The Second Sight of Zachary Cloudesley’ by Sean Lusk

Soundscapes - Two wrens chatting at Breach Lane

On The Alfred Daily Today:

Shaftesbury sheltered accommodation will close - fuel price rises were ‘the last straw’

Dorset marshals’ efforts recognised by Shaftesbury British Legion

Appeal for musicians for Summer Solstice Vintage Vehicle Gathering

Ofsted inspectors say Fontmell Primary is no longer in ‘special measures’

Changes to Shaftesbury TerraCycle scheme for soap dispensers

View from the Hill – Weymouth visitors to Gold Hill Museum

A bumper weekend what’s on list

Why Shaftesbury residents are pleased that they tried qi-gong

Orkney folk singer counting the days to her Shaftesbury Fringe return

Soundscapes - Haimes Lane hedgehogs

On The Alfred Daily Today:

Big plans for Fontmell Springhead Trust’s 50th birthday

New resource for Dorset residents struggling with increased costs

Dorset Council chairman congratulates Fontmell’s Friendship Garden

No North Dorset trains on strike days – and Saturday bus concerns

Town band, steam and local makers at Berwick Fete - Saturday

Shaftesbury jobs

Shaftesbury what’s ons

Jackie and Jeanette’s Fontmell and Compton memories - changing attitudes

Soundscapes - Swallows on Coles Lane

On The Alfred Daily Today:

Rare vole habitat shouldn’t prevent Motcombe flood works

Britain’s Got Talent finalists perform in Shaftesbury

Israeli stand-up will find humour in menopause at Shaftesbury Fringe

Appeal for musicians at a North Dorset vintage vehicle show

Motcombe schoolkids to host their own radio chat show

Wanted - Shared Lives Carers to support North Dorset’s special needs residents

Andy Perkins’ Italian Diary – Otranto’s swifts

Shaftesbury what’s ons

Shaftesbury job vacancies

Soundscapes - Jackdaws at St John’s Church

On The Alfred Daily today:

Rental property shortage highlighted as Dorset Council list priorities

Explore the healing power of herbs at Shaftesbury Abbey

Open-air cabaret planned for Barton Hill in July

Equipment stolen from Shaftesbury building site

Blooming lovely Shaftesbury rose garden opens for charity

Shaftesbury what's ons

Dealing with pests - Gardening advice from Nick Andrew

Shaftesbury jobs

Poetry - 'An Ode to Kevin' by Marigold Rumble

Soundscapes - Barn owlets cry for food

On The Alfred Daily Today:

Melbury Council chair supports suggested Dinah’s Hollow works alternative

Enmore Green teenager wins Salisbury Race for Life 5k

North Dorset Nature Notes with the National Trust Ranger

Shaftesbury architectural highlights with Phil Proctor

Shaftesbury what’s ons

Shaftesbury road closures

View from the Hill – A 40th birthday visit

Shaftesbury nature blogger Rosie Langley

Soundscapes - a black cap in cann

On The Alfred Daily Today:

Funfair organiser Charles Cole thanks Shaftesbury for support in challenging times

Boobs supporters fill Shaftesbury streets with colour on late night walk

Kate and Karren chat about window cleaners and short sight

Shaftesbury what's ons

Shaftesbury road closures this week

Donhead Diary - Lynda Appleby meets Elizabeth Hockney

Short story - Sam Lake's 'The Dinner Menu'

Soundscapes – A wood pigeon and blackbird on Breach Lane