On The Alfred Daily Today:

Town Council divided at Persimmon estate hearing.

Morrisons announce Shaftesbury opening date and first manager.

Big changes for 2022 North Dorset Cycle Ride.

Shaftesbury what’s ons.

Mary Myers’ on her unusual smallholding words.

Soundscapes – Hornets and the stream at Boyne Hollow.

On The Alfred Daily Today:

Latest details on Shaftesbury area covid-19 booster clinics.

New Shaftesbury green festival postponed over covid.

New mini farm shop for Motcombe.

Town Council will oppose new Persimmon estate at today’s hearing.

Seventy stalls booked for Sunday’s Shaftesbury Christmas market.

96% of us feel safe in our Dorset town or village – Police survey.

More Abbey Primary pupils’ book recommendations.

Wildlife-friendly gardener Dirty Nails.

Soundscapes - Blackbirds at dawn on Castle Hill by Nick Crump.

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Blackmore Vale GPs respond to PM's booster jab roll-out

Compton Abbas Airfield owner addresses noise complaints.

Shaftesbury students prepare for rag day.

British Legion boss knows why 2021 Poppy Appeal beats 2019.

Shaftesbury what’s ons.

Paul Jordan previews Arts Centre film ‘The Truffle Hunters'.

Year 3 Abbey Primary pupils review their favourite reads.

Soundscapes – Ivy leaves flapping in the wind at Boyne Hollow.

On The Alfred Daily Today:

Covid case rates fall across the Shaftesbury area.

Shaftesbury students invited to judge new tech at London show.

Shaftesbury youngsters meet Santa.

Shaftesbury what’s ons.

Alison Harding on a year of Town Hall charity markets.

Kate and Karren on hoarding boxes and discourteous drivers.

A short story by Maggie Pierce.

Soundscapes - Geese, ducks and cockerels at Gascoigne’s Lane.

On The Alfred Daily Today:

Shaftesbury Tesco accused of ‘killing Christmas’ as ‘safety’ fence stops Santa.

Students will be able to study football at Shaftesbury FC.

The Gritchie Christmas pop up pub opens on Park Walk.

Walk of the Week - History behind a house in Marnhull.

Meet my Pet - Radi and Pole-Pole, Donhead’s giant tortoises.

Paul Merefield’s pub quiz.

Shaftesbury what’s ons.

Year 3 Abbey School pupils’ book recommendations.

Soundscapes - Buzzards above French Mill Lane.

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.

On The Alfred Daily Today:

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.

On The Alfred Daily Today:

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.

On The Alfred Daily Today:

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.