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Motcombe councillors hope for flood defence upgrade.

New approach for Shaftesbury Carnival in 2022

Carols and a donkey celebrate Christmas in Motcombe.

Author David Burnett on Shaftesbury Christmas in old pics.

Shaftesbury vet Lynn Broom on pet safety at Christmas.

Shaftesbury what’s ons.

Abbey Primary Year 5 pupils with our final book review.

Soundscapes - A bullfinch on Breach Common by Nick Crump.

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Covid-19 case rates for Shaftesbury area.

Dorset Council plans lottery to subsidise projects.

Motcombe shop celebrates songs of the season.

Shaftesbury chef Phillipa Davis’ foodie gifts and cheese boards.

Kate and Karren chat ‘over the garden fence’.

Story of Christmas cheer from John Parker – ‘The Decorator’.

Book reviews by Abbey Primary year 4 pupils Abel, Daisy, Jacob and Sam.

Shaftesbury what’s ons.

Mistle thrush on Breach Common by Nick Crump.

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Shaftesbury Library need your business ideas.

Government supports Great Dorset Steam Fair.

Villager wants a memorial for a Motcombe resident who made a difference.

Carols around the tree in Enmore Green

Dorset Council is recognised for its commitment to the forces.

Meet my Pet - Karen Brazier with St James resident Annabel Turner.

Paul Merefield’s pub quiz.

Shaftesbury what’s ons.

A wintry Shaftesbury walk with Tom and Jan Perrett.

Kate Scott on her chickens’ sleeping arrangements.

Soundscapes - Jackdaws circling above St John's Church.

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Parking and market dominate Shaftesbury police consultation.

Mistletoe is best-seller at Shaftesbury market.

Porsche-lovers flock to Fontmell on Saturday.

Why Extinction Rebellion ‘Reds’ visited Shaftesbury’s Lidl.

Shaftesbury ‘Wellness Shark’ Laura Langley on readiness.

Shaftesbury what’s ons.

Abbey Primary book review with Benjamin, Iyla, Matilda and Orlando.

Soundscapes- Tawny Owls At Castle Hill

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Shaftesbury town clerk quits - Mayor blames bullying.

Morrisons creates unique job for popular Shaftesbury man.

Two residents make complaints about Tesco path blocking.

Semley man begs BT to act after 17 days offline.

Shaftesbury what’s ons and covid-19 cancellations.

Jackie and Jeanette on Shaftesbury Christmas in the 70s.

Abbey Primary year 6 pupils’ recommended reads.

Soundscapes - Dawn on Breach Lane.

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Town Council divided at Persimmon estate hearing.

Morrisons announce Shaftesbury opening date and first manager.

Big changes for 2022 North Dorset Cycle Ride.

Shaftesbury what’s ons.

Mary Myers’ on her unusual smallholding words.

Soundscapes – Hornets and the stream at Boyne Hollow.

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Latest details on Shaftesbury area covid-19 booster clinics.

New Shaftesbury green festival postponed over covid.

New mini farm shop for Motcombe.

Town Council will oppose new Persimmon estate at today’s hearing.

Seventy stalls booked for Sunday’s Shaftesbury Christmas market.

96% of us feel safe in our Dorset town or village – Police survey.

More Abbey Primary pupils’ book recommendations.

Wildlife-friendly gardener Dirty Nails.

Soundscapes - Blackbirds at dawn on Castle Hill by Nick Crump.

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Blackmore Vale GPs respond to PM's booster jab roll-out

Compton Abbas Airfield owner addresses noise complaints.

Shaftesbury students prepare for rag day.

British Legion boss knows why 2021 Poppy Appeal beats 2019.

Shaftesbury what’s ons.

Paul Jordan previews Arts Centre film ‘The Truffle Hunters'.

Year 3 Abbey Primary pupils review their favourite reads.

Soundscapes – Ivy leaves flapping in the wind at Boyne Hollow.

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Covid case rates fall across the Shaftesbury area.

Shaftesbury students invited to judge new tech at London show.

Shaftesbury youngsters meet Santa.

Shaftesbury what’s ons.

Alison Harding on a year of Town Hall charity markets.

Kate and Karren on hoarding boxes and discourteous drivers.

A short story by Maggie Pierce.

Soundscapes - Geese, ducks and cockerels at Gascoigne’s Lane.

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Shaftesbury Tesco accused of ‘killing Christmas’ as ‘safety’ fence stops Santa.

Students will be able to study football at Shaftesbury FC.

The Gritchie Christmas pop up pub opens on Park Walk.

Walk of the Week - History behind a house in Marnhull.

Meet my Pet - Radi and Pole-Pole, Donhead’s giant tortoises.

Paul Merefield’s pub quiz.

Shaftesbury what’s ons.

Year 3 Abbey School pupils’ book recommendations.

Soundscapes - Buzzards above French Mill Lane.