On The Alfred Daily Today:

Booster jab rollout in North Dorset remains challenging.

Two North Dorset road collisions - police seek witnesses.

Festive changes for Shaftesbury area buses and train times.

Shaftesbury's acoustic night returns this evening.

Shaftesbury ukulele band plays yuletide favourites.

Dorset Chamber says PM's ‘plan B’ offers ‘bleak’ picture.

Grants of up to £5k for Shaftesbury, Motcombe, Compton and Melbury youth groups.

Year 4 Abbey Primary pupils share their recommended reads.

Soundscapes – Starlings on Bimport by Nick Crump.

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Shaftesbury councillors comply with Dorset Council demand so they can continue market day pedestrianisation.

Shaftesbury development plans must consider Enmore Green flooding.

Donhead sports club honours its secretary's 52-year service.

Eagle ‘the size of a barn door’ spotted in Berwick.

Plans to improve Dorset's patchy gigabit broadband availability.

Councillor backs another illuminated Lidl sign to irritate Tesco.

Jackie and Jeanette remember the furniture of the 60s and 70s.

Wood pigeons on the Trinity Tower recorded by Nick Crump.

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Redrow wants to sell unsold Littledown affordable homes on the open market.

Not ‘appy - Mayor demands return of unauthorised extra parking payments.

Shaftesbury Car Link appeal for cash as volunteers fund the service using their savings.

Dorset Council given £2m to help residents struggling to pay for food and heat.

Shaftesbury what’s ons.

Career and apprenticeship opportunities as North Dorset internet provider doubles workforce.

Mary Myers’ smallholding diary – Finding a mate for Ronnie the ram.

Soundscapes - A Robin on Bimport recorded by Nick Crump.

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Business owner complains about Shaftesbury parking charges following £6 fee for 4 hour stay.

National industry recognition for Shaftesbury's nature bookstore.

Shaftesbury School students start tree planting programme.

Dorset Council planning compulsory purchase of Dinah’s Hollow ahead of controversial slopes works.

Shaftesbury's Kipling Carnival Club offers Christmas tree recycling again.

Wildlife-friendly gardener Dirty Nails shares the secrets of superb sweet potatoes.

Shaftesbury what’s ons and job vacancies.

Soundscapes - Fifty field fares in a hedge near Pythouse.

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Hundreds of Santas fill Motcombe’s streets.

Plans to improve the visitor experience at Shaftesbury area beauty spot.

Shaftesbury FC manager pleased to beat league-topping club and climb up the table.

A gritty night of activity for Fontmell, Melbury and Compton’s councillor.

Hannukah in Shaftesbury

Chamber’s Christmas stars raise cash for Shaftesbury charity.

Dormice - December’s nature highlights from North Dorset National Trust ranger Clive Whitbourn.

Shaftesbury what’s ons and jobs.

Soundscapes - Magpie upset in a tree on Castle Hill.

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Shaftesbury covid-19 case rate remains high but it's falling.

Last chance to visit three-day Donheads art sale.

The dramatic scenery of downs around Shaftesbury in self-taught photographer's exhibition.

Kate and Karren chat ‘over the garden fence’.

Shaftesbury what’s ons and job vacancies.

We preview Shaftesbury’s weekly history programme - Hilltop History.

Shaftesbury writer Ann Brooks reads her short story ‘Welsh Cakes’.

Soundscapes - Hedgerow birds and a honking goose in Ashmore recorded by Nick Crump.

On The Alfred Daily Today:

Shaftesbury venues keep fingers crossed for festive season.

The foundation ensuring performing arts access for all Shaftesbury children.

Chaldicott Barns’ first festive fair.

Experience the Creative Dorset Makers’ seasonal sale at Springhead.

Tom and Jan Perrett take us on a less frequent walk on the Stourhead estate.

Paul Merefield's pub quiz.

Shaftesbury chicken keeper Kate Scott’s weekly diary.

Meet my Pet - Karen Brazier meets Fran Hill with her labradoodles.

Shaftesbury weekend what’s ons and job vacancies.

Shaftesbury book blogger Karen Cole reviews a Kiwi crime thriller.

Soundscapes - Blackbirds grab the final holly berries on Breach Lane bush.

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Mayor asks why Dorchester is venue for new Shaftesbury Persimmon estate hearing.

Melbury Council chairman hopes Guys Marsh Prison works will mean reduce speed limit.

Tesco explains why they’ve blocked the path to Shaftesbury’s new Lidl.

Steady stream of locals visit Motcombe’s flooding meeting.

Shaftesbury what’s ons and jobs.

Shaftesbury fitness expert Laura Langley.

Dorset Council proposes increasing your council tax rate in 2022.

Soundscapes - A blackbird eating a bramley apple on Breach Lane.

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Chamber chairman furious as Dorset Council overturns Shaftesbury market decision.

Party on Park Walk with Gritchie Brewery’s festive bar.

Salisbury charity will remove old Christmas trees in Shaftesbury area.

Jackie and Jeanette reflect on Hine and Parsons sale.

Shaftesbury is one of five best Dorset towns and in UK top 200 says influential website.

Soundscapes - Rooks and jackdaws in Fontmell by Nick Crump.

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More Littledown homes approved - Redrow claims Town Council has ignored their contact

The driver first on the scene at Motcombe’s surprise sinkhole.

NHS to CofE – Shaftesbury’s new team rector Rev Donna Gibbs.

Shaftesbury what’s ons.

Festive fun at Semley’s Chaldicot Barns on Thursday.

Mary Myers’ partner and his timesaving invention on the Wardour smallholding.

Soundscapes - Little waterfalls on Fontmell Brook.