On The Alfred Daily Today:

Covid cases fall slightly across region but rise in Shaftesbury.

Fire crew visit former Shaftesbury colleague to celebrate her 100th birthday.

Art fans flock to Percy Lizzard’s Little Bird exhibition at Shaftesbury Arts Centre Gallery.

Shaftesbury what’s ons.

Shaftesbury’s guitar man - Terry Gulliver crafting the instruments since lockdown.

Kate and Karren chat ‘over the garden fence’.

Sunday short story – Ann Brooks reads ‘The Ring’.

Soundscapes - Magpies and crows on Breach Lane.

On The Alfred Daily Today:

Former mayor wants action on ‘shabby’ parts of Shaftesbury.

Bedchester environmental campaigner to talk at COP26.

Fans of little birds flock to Percy Lizzard’s Shaftesbury art show.

Shaftesbury British Legion launch 2021 poppy appeal.

Shaftesbury chicken keeper Kate Scott.

Paul Merefield’s quiz.

Tom Perrett’s Walk of the Week – East Knoyle and Clouds House.

Meet My Pet - Becky and Mishmish, a rescue dog from Jordan.

Karen Cole reviews ‘Bad Apples’ by Will Dean.

Soundscapes – Half term excitement on Park Walk.

On The Alfred Daily Today:

Charlton farming contractors make final three in national awards.

£140,000 grant will enhance Shaftesbury’s slopes and sports facilities.

Shaftesbury’s choral message to COP26 delegates.

Meet the new manager of Cedars Castle Hill.

Shaftesbury fire crew will clean your car for charity.

Soundscapes - Ducks and hens in Wardour.

On The Alfred Daily Today:

Speeding is main concern of Shaftesbury locals attending Dorset Highways drop-in.

Dorset Council Leader welcomes budget support for hospitality and tourism sector

Shaftesbury cancer survivor urges residents to support Friday fundraising concert.

Hunt for Shaftesbury button industry stories ahead of 400th anniversary next year.

Jackie and Jeanette reminisce about technology in Fontmell Magna Primary of 60s and 70s.

Soundscapes - A robin on Breach Lane by Nick Crump.

On The Alfred Daily Today:

Bell Street supermarket plans and job opportunities announced.

Legal challenge to new Shaftesbury estate on slopes unlikely to succeed.

Shaftesbury what’s ons.

Compton Abbas Airfield hosts first open day for would-be pilots.

Town Council plans pop-up event to hear your Mampitts Green ideas.

American dry stone waller shares inspiring stories at her Shaftesbury talk.

Mary Myers revisits Hartgrove alpacas.

Soundscapes - A dunnock in a Donhead yew tree.

On The Alfred Daily Today:

A £1m appeal is launched for the Ray Humphries Memorial Hall.

Shaftesbury in Bloom Awards recognise locals who enhance our town.

First Ray Humphries memorial award given.

Shaftesbury’s library users invited to take part in consultation.

Mental health support Socially Connected Shaftesbury launches.

Talking newspaper for Shaftesbury’s blind residents restarts after covid pause.

Why church bells will ring across Shaftesbury on Saturday night.

Shaftesbury what’s ons.

Wildlife-friendly gardener Dirty Nails.

Soundscapes – A wren sings at dawn on Breach Lane.

On The Alfred Daily Today:

Shaftesbury’s MP opposes government in vote for clampdown on sewage release.

Government likely killed Lawrence of Arabia filmmaker tells Shaftesbury premiere.

Planet Shaftesbury’s 'Care for the Future' exhibition at Gold Hill Museum.

Shaftesbury Town Council considers approach to community grants.

Community attends Shaftesbury’s Open Fridge fun day.

Famous designer donates twenty boxes of books to Shaftesbury Oxfam.

Soundscapes - Fighting tawny owls in Shaftesbury recorded by Nick Crump.

On The Alfred Daily Today:

Huge spike in local covid cases - but Shaftesbury is half England average.

Alfred voted Britain’s best podcast in UK radio industry awards.

Shaftesbury what’s on and road works.

A life with rock stars and royalty – Jon Corry meets and draws Anya Noakes.

Runners draped in rainbow flag finish Shaftesbury 10k circuit.

Celebrity chef judges Abbey Primary bake-off contest.

See how West Melbury Artist Anthony Attwood’s work has evolved over a decade

Kate and Karren chat about Kate’s nasty fall.

Soundscapes - Blackbirds on Breach Lane recorded by Nick Crump.

On The Alfred Daily Today:

Tesla partners with Shaftesbury’s £16m battery power storage plant.

Dorset schools advised to make changes as county covid cases climb.

Lidl ‘sincerely apologises’ for commemorative Shaftesbury beech trees.

Grant to insulate least energy efficient Shaftesbury rental homes.

Tom Perrett takes a woodland walk.

Meet my Pet - Karren Brazier meets Shaftesbury cockatiel Charlie.

Shaftesbury what’s ons and roadworks

Paul Merefield’s pub quiz.

Karen Cole reviews Tony J Forder’s ‘The Huntsmen’.

Soundscapes – Long tailed tits at Breach Common.

On The Alfred Daily Today:

More jobs and inmates, more sustainable - Guys Marsh prison plans.

Controversial Shaftesbury parking fees could be re-evaluated by Dorset Council.

How Motcombe and Donheads villagers coped with worst flood in memory.

Shaftesbury primary pupils pick their PM.

Shaftesbury walk to show Cop 26 support.

Shaftesbury what’s ons.

Advice from ‘Wellness Shark’ Laura Langley.

Soundscapes - Nocturnal pond sounds in The Donheads.