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No omicron in Dorset yet, says Public Health Dorset.

Crowds turn out to see Shaftesbury lights switch-on.

Weldmar will recycle Shaftesbury trees at Christmas.

Weekend handmade arts and crafts fair in Fontmell.

Shaftesbury pod maker has expanded production.

One man Dickens show brings ‘A Christmas Carol’ to Motcombe.

Lions announce amended Santa visit dates following new variant changes.

Wildlife-friendly gardener ‘Dirty Nails’

Soundscapes - Pine Walk birds and a plane.

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Shaftesbury area transport watchdog unhappy with local rail performance.

Shaftesbury PC awarded long-service medal by Chief Constable.

Praise for Semley businesswoman who fundraised for cancer patient she has not met.

Shaftesbury fire crew rescue cat from tree.

Floods and climate emergency prompt revision of Motcombe’s Neighbourhood Plan.

Jumper repair shop today as part of Shaftesbury late night shopping.

Weekend trophy win for Shaftesbury Town Band.

Shaftesbury what’s ons and job vacancies.

Goldfinches on top of pine trees on Pine Walk by Nick Crump.

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Shaftesbury, Motcombe and Semley area covid rates remain above English average.

How Semley’s African safari experts have coped with this week’s travel ban.

Donheads church art exhibition proves so popular it will return next year.

Shaftesbury escapes Storm Arwen lightly, but paths from Park Walk are closed for safety.

New book compares Shaftesbury's evolution with other Dorset towns.

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

Shaftesbury What’s ons and job vacancies.

Richard Foreman with our Sunday morning short story.

Soundscapes - A robin and a blackbird near Fontmell Brook.

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Shaftesbury's Barclays Bank staff praised for intervention following irregular activity.

See Santa, a steam engine, singing and the Christmas lights in Shaftesbury on Monday.

Motcombe village-wide advent calendar returns next week.

Tom and Jan Perrett walk around East Stour and head to a spookily named street.

Meet my Pet - Karen Brazier meets Powder the Jack Russell.

Shaftesbury weekend what’s ons.

Paul Merefield’s Saturday pub quiz.

Shaftesbury chicken keeper Kate Scott.

Karen Cole reviews another Will Carver book – Psychopaths Anonymous.

Wind and ravens on Castle Hill recorded by Nick Crump.

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Dorset Council warns of further planning delays and land searches taking five-times longer.

Help Shaftesbury’s breast cancer charity support women undergoing chemo.

The Alps come to West Melbury as Breezy Ridge vineyard gets festive.

Call for Semley volunteers to maintain wildlife-rich village woodland.

Indians encouraged to visit ‘art inspiring’ Shaftesbury.

Wiltshire Police offer tips for drivers following spate of car thefts.

Dress your door for Christmas at Shaftesbury’s wreath-making workshops.

Shaftesbury Wellness Shark Laura Langley -eating healthily affordably, ‘is your nutrition suffering’. 

Shaftesbury weekend what’s ons.

Soundscapes - Noisy crows in Twyford.

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Shaftesbury politics could change as the town’s young people are given a say.

New venue and big plans for Shaftesbury's natural history and sustainability festival.

Jackie and Jeanette reminisce about first jobs and Jackie’s time at The Grosvenor.

Expect familiar faces at Shaftesbury’s Morrisons Daily - now planning a New Year launch.

What’s ons for Shaftesbury.

Motcombe Parish Council pleased that flooding concerns are being taken seriously.

Magpies, jackdaws, crows and blackbirds on Castle Hill by Nick Crump.

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Public hearing will determine Persimmon’s new Shaftesbury estate.

All Shaftesbury residents urged to have their say on Mampitts Green.

Socially Connecting Shaftesbury mental health drop-ins to continue.

Lidl’s broken promise to Shaftesbury’s artist community.

Counting down to Motcombe’s 3k Santa run.

Shaftesbury what’s ons.

Mary Myers’ Wardour shepherd shares stories of Falklands sheep rearing.

Soundscapes - A little owl recorded in Fontmell by Corax.

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Shaftesbury Town Council meeting cancelled as the town’s covid rate climbs.

Paying for companionship - Shaftesbury businesswoman identifies demand for new service.

Dorset Council dissuades Motcombe villagers from placing stones to protect verges.

20mph zone and no-parking area proposed as solutions for Motcombe School safety.

Paranormal detectives host investigation in Shaftesbury cellar.

Wildlife-friendly gardener ‘Dirty Nails’.

Soundscapes – Dawn at the yellow berried sorbus tree in Enmore Green.

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How Shaftesbury’s Blackmore Press bounced back from April's fire.

Shaftesbury’s Radio 2 stars Tiggy and Johnnie Walker share their experience of being carers.

Former Shaftesbury schoolgirl thanks charity Hope for their support of her late mum.

Shaftesbury couple put their photography on display in their first public exhibition.

Firecrew called to Shaftesbury Tesco car park.

Shaftesbury what’s ons and a road closure today.

Poetry from Shaftesbury writer Richard Foreman - ‘Seven Senses’.

Birds, sirens and St James’ church bells recorded by Nick Crump.

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Shaftesbury covid cases soar - local rate is currently amongst highest in England.

Shaftesbury youths 'going through the justice system' following anti-social behaviour

Abbey View Health Centre manager says abuse of staff must stop.

Town Council picks two paths that Dorset Council should upgrade.

Shaftesbury what’s ons and road closures.

Denise Potter's memories following 37 years of Shaftesbury Hospital service

Elizabeth Woodgate’s Shaftesbury Abbey story - ‘Dissolution’.

Soundscapes - Donkey Field community orchard hedgerow birds.