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On The Alfred Daily Today:

Dorset Council error doesn’t change controversial Shaftesbury estate approval.

Battery power storage plant could fund ‘greener’ Motcombe streetlights.

Photos, paintings and live music performance at new Shaftesbury exhibition.

David Emery - Supporting Shaftesbury mums experiencing mental health challenges.

Friday fitness with Laura Langley – core strength.

View from the Hill – What tourists think of our town.

Art group with a member waiting list plans Fontmell exhibition.

Shaftesbury what’s ons and jobs.

Soundscapes - Dawn chorus on Castle Hill.

On The Alfred Daily Today:

Shaftesbury Carnival AGM hears government diesel changes could double their costs.

Dorset Council want residents to attend a civil emergency forum.

Flags and floodlights highlight Dorset Council support for Ukraine.

Shaftesbury residents donate ten tonnes of aid for Ukrainian refugees.

Last supper looms as La Fleur-de-Lys trio called time.

Ludwell farm shop owner grateful for support following cycle crash.

Jackie and Jeanette discuss Jubilees past and present.

View from the Hill visits St Peters Church.

Shaftesbury events and traffic information.

Soundscapes – Male common frog mating calls recorded on Breach Lane.

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Popular Shaftesbury busker excited by his first single release.

Shaftesbury Town Council opposes Lower Blandford Road estate.

Dorset Police say catalytic converter crime has plummeted.

Shaftesbury Ukraine appeal will finish one-day early.

View from the Hill – Tony Ruddle.

Shaftesbury what’s ons.

Dorset folk storyteller Tim Laycock at Shaftesbury Book Festival.

Portland sheep on Mary’s Wardour smallholding.

Poetry from Dave Toulson – ‘A Life’s Dog’.

Soundscapes – A great tit in Wincombe Valley.

On The Alfred Daily Today:

Volunteers needed for Ukraine aid appeal in Shaftesbury.

Majority of Dorset pupils allocated first choice secondary school.

Prolific Shaftesbury children’s author Angela McAllister publishes three books today.

Shaftesbury Hospital Friends Lottery launch rescheduled.

Motcombe children will be asked to design replacement road signs.

Bafta-winning wildlife producer to speak at Shaftesbury Book Festival.

Fire crew called to Lower Blandford Road

The Potting Shed’s Nick Andrew shares gardening tips.

Shaftesbury what’s ons and jobs.

Soundscapes - Territorial blackbirds sing on Bimport.

On The Alfred Daily Today:

‘Shaftoon’ - A major new event in Shaftesbury this autumn.

92-year-old former GP Geoff Clayton shares memories with Sue Kidd.

Plans for Motcombe’s community orchard.

North Dorset Ukraine refugee aid convoy leaves for Poland on Friday.

This week’s must-buy bargains at Shaftesbury’s charity shops.

View from the Hill - Somer Valley cyclists ride to Shaftesbury.

Tim Timms - Shaftesbury bird box maker.

Shaftesbury jobs with Jane Somper.

Paul Jordan previews Friday’s Arts Centre film - 'Another Round'.

Soundscapes - Rooks and jackdaws in Fontmell.

On The Alfred Daily Today:

Shaftesbury FC celebrates fan Les Davis’ 100th birthday.

Shaftesbury bird box builder Tim Timms.

Live theatre comes to Motcombe.

Lynda Appleby meets Donhead author Annelise Gray.

Karren Burkett in conversation.

Shaftesbury what’s ons.

View from the Hill - Bristol residents travel to see our snowdrops.

Shaftesbury job vacancies.

Nick Coleman plays acoustic at Muston’s today.

Sunday story – Elizabeth Meyer reads ‘Her Favourite Place’.

Soundscapes – Ducks on Fontmell’s Collyer’s Brook pond.

On The Alfred Daily Today:

First Shaftesbury Fringe sign up books multiple shows.

Meet my Pet - Nigel and Elsie, the golden retriever.

Paul Merefield’s quiz.

A30 Sherborne Causeway and B3091 Manston closures ahead

Boatwright’s property yet to go on sale - Donhead St Mary.

Kate Scott’s chickens enjoy the aftermath of the storms

It shouldn’t happen to a bakery manager – Lisa Shortland at Reeve, Shaftesbury.

Walk of the Week - an easy route around Sedgehill.

View from the Hill - a couple from Alderholt.

Soundscapes – A goldfinch in an oak tree at Breach Common.

On The Alfred Daily Today:

Shaftesbury landlord horrified by steep gas and food price hike.

Half-term football proves a hit at Shaftesbury FC.

Town Council wants your views on St James’s Park proposals.

Shaftesbury councillor ridicules colleague over low number of Facebook followers

Welsh visitor loves the welcome on our hillside.

Grants for Cranborne Chase nature, history and culture projects.

Artists say au revoir to Shaftesbury gallery stalwarts.

Spaghetti - a short story by Richard Evans.

Shaftesbury what's ons and job vacancies.

Soundscapes - A song thrush and blackbird on Breach Lane.

On The Alfred Daily Today:

Motcombe villagers partly to blame for litter in hollow.

Town Council discusses LED plane flyover for Jubilee.

Councillor claims much more money is spent on West.

Johnnie Walker buries missing dog Darcy at Hartgrove home.

The man who rebuilt Shakespeare's Globe to talk in Shaftesbury.

First Shaftesbury Fringe sign up makes multiple show bookings.

Life on the land - Jon Stanley of Allans Farm, West Melbury.

Jackie and Jeanette remember kids’ books at Fontmell School.

Jane Somper has job vacancies.

Shaftesbury travel news.

Shaftesbury what’s on.

Soundscapes – Tawny owls and the Motcombe dog kennels heard from Castle Hill.

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Casting vote decides £10k Shaftesbury social media promotion.

‘Dirty Nail’s publishes 100 copies of his profound poetic thoughts.

Brother seeks pictures of Shaftesbury sister he never knew.

Your acting career could start in Shaftesbury tonight.

View from the Hill - Family reunite for mum’s 100th on Gold Hill.

Lido project could shape Oasis pool future.

Shaftesbury what’s ons and job.

Personal insults, accusation and arguments dominate Town Council meeting.

Soundscapes - A coot and a blue tit at Wincombe Lane.