The Alfred Daily

On The Alfred Daily today:

Syrian family launches monthly takeaway in Shaftesbury town centre

Shaftesbury TIC’s new manager shares his vision

Shaftesbury weekend what’s ons

Shaftesbury road closures – A30, French Mill Lane, St James’ Street

Walk of the Week with Tom Perrett – Coombe Bissett

Two national awards for Wessex Internet

Paul Merefield’s Saturday pub quiz

Meet my Pet – Kings Arms landlord Dave Quinton’s cavachon and cavapoos

Karen Cole reviews – ‘Dead in the Water’ by Mark Ellis

Soundscapes – A song thrush on Breach Common

On The Alfred Daily Today:

Shaftesbury Abbey breaks visitor record and announces book project

Compton e-bike business makes cycling Chase and downs easier

Farm education tour for Shaftesbury and Wardour schoolchildren

Shaftesbury ‘Wellness Shark’ Laura Langley – Why 10,000 steps each day?

Local singer Dani Sharp performs ‘with clothes on’ at Fringe

Planners reverse refusal and support Bedchester barn conversion

Shaftesbury road closures

Shaftesbury what’s ons

Derek Beer’s Days Out by public transport – Beer in Devon

Soundscapes – Swifts at Breach Common

On The Alfred Daily today:

Four residents receive ‘freedom of Shaftesbury’

Shaftesbury what’s on

Shaftesbury jobs

West Melbury artist Gary Cooke exhibits River Stour scenes

New greener road resurfacing trialled in Shaftesbury area

Dorset Council shows respect for Falklands veterans

Dorset Police chief wants crackdown on cannabis smoking behind the wheel

The Great Baldini returns to Shaftesbury Fringe

Jackie and Jeanette reminisce about old uniforms and Blackmore Vale Garage

Nick Crump hunts for grass snakes in Donhead St Andrew

Soundscapes - Birds on Water Lane in Donhead

On The Alfred Daily Today: Shaftesbury's news

Police appeal after Shaftesbury shopper’s bank cards stolen in Tesco

St James’ Street will be closed for sewer works for two weeks

New classical music concert series – Cranborne Chase Chamber Music Festival

Shaftesbury what’s ons

Shaftesbury’s German twin town residents visit this month

View From the Hill

The woman welcoming new Fontmell villagers

Shaftesbury roadworks and road closures

Shaftesbury Fringe preview - Comedian Kris Davies

Andrew Perkins’ Italian Diary – Fireflies and beach society

Soundscapes – A pied wagtail at Coles Lane Farm

On The Alfred Daily Today:

Education bosses share Coombe House latest as school reopens following unexpected closure

St James' vintage vehicle 'Mavis' stars in Downton movie

North Dorset artist Helen Baddeley's Shaftesbury exhibition opens

Reunion planned for all former Shaftesbury students

Shaftesbury what's on

Why bonsai are brilliant - Preview of Charlton event

View from the Hill - German couple visit

Shaftesbury job vacancies

Melbury residents urged to attend meeting about Dinah's Hollow tree removal

Nick Andrew's gardening guide - Marking your boundary

Soundscapes - Breach Common chiff chaffs

On The Alfred Daily Today:

Supermarket vouchers for vulnerable Dorset residents struggling with cost of living

Donhead St Andrew residents of all ages celebrate The Queen’s long reign

Shaftesbury School wants your TEDx youth talk ideas

Vix Aguilera visits the Rolt Millennium Green picnic

View from the Hill – Montana woman visits Shaftesbury

Remembering Fontmell in 1952 - The strawberry farm and freshly baked bread

Shaftesbury architectural highlights with Phil Proctor – The Grosvenor Arms Hotel

Nick Crump learns about Donhead’s swallow colony

Soundscapes - The 5am dawn chorus on Breach Lane

On The Alfred Daily Today:

Shaftesbury FC chairman’s action to ‘save the club’ brings manager departure

Prize winning scarecrows and new village road signs revealed at Motcombe fete

Donhead St Mary’s residents come together for Jubilee street party

Rounders at Manor Farm as Melbury Millennium Group marks 70 year reign

Shaftesbury what’s ons

Donhead Diary - Morris dancer and Gillingham School teacher Emily Fairwell

Kate and Karren Chat ‘over the garden fence’

Shaftesbury writer Anthony Lee-Dudley reads ‘Crimson’

Soundscapes – A swift colony in Enmore Green

On The Alfred Daily today:

Mampitts Green music event could become annual fixture

Opinion split over Town Council's aircraft pyrotechnics display

Dates announced for Shaftesbury's Britain in Bloom judging

Paul Merefield's pub quiz

Meet my Pet - Labrador Millie

Walk of the Week - Tom and Jan take us around Blandford

Kate Scott's chicken keeping diary

Shaftesbury what's ons

Karen Cole reviews 'Keep Her Sweet’ by Helen Fitzgerald

Soundscapes - A Song Thrush on Castle Hill

On The Alfred Daily Today:

Huge crowds celebrate the Jubilee beacon lighting in Shaftesbury

Is your acting good enough for a Shaftesbury singer’s music video?

Compton unveils Platinum Jubilee engraving

Motcombe’s helicopter fly-over for Jubilee

A story in 70 words - Shaftesbury flash fiction writing winners

Words for Her Majesty – Shaftesbury poet Bill Sherriff

View from the Hill – Visitors eco-camping in Melbury

Remembering the coronation – Tony Hawkins, Joyce Wilby and Pam Gorrell

London painter takes a punt on Shaftesbury art buyers with exhibition

Shaftesbury Jubilee what’s ons

Shaftesbury fitness expert Laura Langley’s wellness guide - Don’t keep still!

Soundscapes - Red tailed bumblebee workers

On The Alfred Daily Today:

Closed Shaftesbury Hine and Parsons store owners accept developer’s offer

‘We’ve turned down work this weekend’ - The busy Bell Street Jazz Band

Shaftesbury locals reminded that Dorset has England’s second highest council tax

Shastonian’s funeral cortege can proceed through market day pedestrianisation

Shaftesbury Jubilee weekend what’s ons

Shaftesbury Morrisons announces Jubilee art contest winners

Clothes repair and restoration workshop on Sunday in Shaftesbury

View from the Hill – Swedish bikers ride to Shaftesbury

Jackie and Jeanette reminisce about smells of the 60s and 70s

Soundscapes - Breach Lane sparrows by Nick Crump