On The Alfred Daily Today:

Woman rescued from flooding car in Semley.

Police seek witnesses after Bell Street distraction theft. A woman stole a man's rolex.

Upset as beech trees near new Lidl entrance are felled. Bernard Ede from the tree group and Cllr Tim Cook discuss Dorset Council's decision.

Vegetable tasting and food fun at Open Fridge event on Saturday

North Dorset police launch podcast to highlight rural crime.

Plastic Free Shaftesbury campaigner encourages a green Halloween.

Soundscapes - Turkeys in the woods near Donhead Hall Farm.

On The Alfred Daily Today:

Abbey View patients applaud wellbeing clinic at Shaftesbury FC.

The mystery of St John’s Hill’s missing post box.

Town Council advised not to clean war memorial too often.

David Kerswell’s Shaftesbury rainfall data.

Fontmell’s plant-based pop-up.

Shaftesbury what’s ons, jobs and traffic news.

Community energy scheme may extend to Motcombe.

Mary’s Wardour smallholding diary - the importance of water.

Soundscapes - Playtime at Abbey Primary School.

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New SEND school team discusses plans and community use of St Mary’s pool and grounds.

Shastonbury - A 250-ticket, cancer fundraiser music night for Halloween.

Parents sent parking advice letter to improve Motcombe School road safety.

New responsibility for Melbury and Fontmell councillor Jane Somper.

Advice from wildlife-friendly gardener Dirty Nails.

Dawn bird song at Dengrove Springs in Donhead St Andrew.

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Biggest turnout as Shaftesbury celebrates Apple Day.

Cann estate and shop turned down - parish councillors react.

Councillor says Shaftesbury Town Council hopes to address 110 faults at Wincombe playpark when staffing allows.

Motcombe villagers should report dog owners not picking up poo.

How Homestart’s Vix Madel supports families in Shaftesbury.

Donkey parade and Great Santa Run for Christmas in Motcombe.

Soundscapes - Tawny owls on a chimney in Breach Lane.

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Covid cases rise in all Shaftesbury area sectors except Donheads and Berwick.

Friends of Breach Common founder to give final guided walk.

Shaftesbury children’s author Angela McAllister publishes her 90th book.

Shaftesbury locals learn how to help hedgehogs at community farm event.

Kate and Karren chat ‘over the garden fence’.

Shaftesbury what’s ons.

‘Two For the Show' – A short story by Shaftesbury writer Richard Foreman.

Soundscapes - Starlings on St James’ Church.

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Town Council agrees to consultation over Shaftesbury Loop cycle or walking circuit.

Music, fun, cider and fruit - Celebrating apple day in Shaftesbury on Sunday.

Dorset Police educates public about dialling 999 in error.

Headteacher appointed for SEND School on St Mary’s site.

Paul Merefield’s pub quiz.

Walk of the Week - Tom Perrett strolls around Mere.

Meet my Pet - Shaftesbury artist Percy Lizzard and Titus.

Kate Scott’s Shaftesbury chicken keeping diary.

Karen Cole reviews ‘Welcome to Cooper’ by Tariq Ashkanani.

Soundscapes – A great tit on Castle Hill Green recorded by Nick Crump.

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Motcombe Council addresses misunderstanding over work at The Meadows.

Recognition for kind locals who helped Shaftesbury get through lockdowns.

Why players love Shaftesbury's Walking Football sessions

Dorset Council won’t support St Johns Hill safety sign.

Plan to fence off Coppice Street playpark scrapped.

Shaftesbury rail watchdog warns of fewer trains and crowded carriages.

Shaftesbury what’s ons.

Fitness guru Laura Langley.

Soundscapes - the Nadder in full flow past Donhead St Mary

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Oasis Pool support group shares goals with Shaftesbury Town Council.

New farmers’ market policy forces move for Shaftesbury Fairtrade.

New Shaftesbury campsite makes southwest top ten.

Children’s fringe theatre with a message for Motcombe at half term.

Christmas comes early to Fontmell on Saturday.

Shaftesbury Arts Centre exhibition contrasts Dorset’s coast and country.

Shaftesbury hairdressers from the 60s and 70s with Jackie and Jeanette.

Soundscapes - Dawn chorus, a robin and buzzard at Melbury Abbas.

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Shaftesbury business offers cash for identifying intruder on CCTV.

Motcombe’s walking group - leading six-mile strolls all over Wessex.

Two Brewers Inn owners feel persecuted after latest formal complaint.

‘Socially Connecting Shaftesbury’ launches mental health drop-in series.

Shaftesbury what’s ons.

Learn to make hedgehog houses in Shaftesbury on Saturday.

Wardour smallholding diary - Mary’s lambs go to market.

Soundscapes - Jackdaws swirling above Umbers Hill.

On The Alfred Daily Today:

Chamber of Commerce to collaborate with businesses to make Shaftesbury better.

Abbey Primary turn down car-park-for-housing deal - developer remains determined.

Shaftesbury landlord’s wall of pub history.

Shaftesbury drop-in event lets you ask questions of Dorset Council’s Highway team.

Bedchester explorer Pen Hadow offers insight into Arctic in Donheads talk.

Wildlife-friendly gardener Dirty Nails – gardening for butterflies.

Soundscapes - A swan preening on Melbury Abbas lake.