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On The Alfred Daily Today:

Request for CCTV images after a break-in at Bell Street newsagents.

Why Heavy horses have been in action at Duncliffe this weekend.

Shaftesbury's vital Car Link service awarded £1,000 grant.

Volunteers wanted for Shaftesbury TIC - where every day is different.

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

Our Sunday short story - Jenny Parker reads ‘A Mediterranean Voyage’.

Shaftesbury what’s ons

Soundscapes - finches, tits and a robin on Castle Hill.

On The Alfred Daily Today:

Wildlife projects planned as Semley climate emergency response.

Shaftesbury's Youth Town Council suggests Oasis pool improvements.

Badly patched High Street pavement isn't permanent.

Motcombe’s good causes invited to apply for cash.

Walk of the Week – A stroll after dark.

Meet My Pet – Luna, an Alsatian from Russia living in North Dorset.

Bird poo on her pyjamas! Kate Scott’s chicken keeping diary.

Paul Merefield’s pub quiz.

Shaftesbury weekend what’s ons.

Karen Cole reviews ‘One Step Too Far’ by Lisa Gardner.

Soundscapes - Snowdrop seekers ascending Stoney Path.

On The Alfred Daily Today: Town Council likely to dip into reserves to avoid council tax rise.

Maltings mum hid her childrens’ books before she found ReadEasy.

Shaftesbury Council wants fairer Dorset Council blue badge parking.

Artist Kim Pragnall launches Shaftesbury drawing lessons.

Shaftesbury what’s ons.

Fitness expert Laura Langley.

Soundscapes – a blue tit feeding in a hazel tree in Melbury.

On The Alfred Daily Today:

Free registration could make 2022 Shaftesbury Fringe biggest yet.

North Dorset MP shares his position on PM confidence vote.

Flood investigation delays Wincombe Rec tree planting.

New daytime badminton popular with Shaftesbury over 50s.

Social distancing scrapped for Shaftesbury panto finale.

Shaftesbury what’s ons.

Jackie and Jeanette on family heirlooms.

Soundscapes - magpies, a robin and town clock chimes recorded by Nick Crump.

On The Alfred Daily Today:

Council meeting halted after excluded councillor refuses to leave.

Shaftesbury makes top ten best AirBnB town list.

Trace your family tree at Shaftesbury Library on Saturday.

Shaftesbury what’s ons.

5G mobile turned on in Shaftesbury

Dorset Council in discussions with government over housing quota

Hilltop History – Elaine Barratt and Janet Swiss explore Bury Litton.

Wardour smallholding diary – why Mary Myers keeps polled Dorset sheep.

Soundscapes - the song of a dunnock near Hawkesdene Lane.

On The Alfred Daily Today:

Coombe House will open for sports and swimming for clubs.

Morrisons Daily supporting Shaftesbury swifts campaign.

Why Fontmell locals are backing Payne's Place for estate name

Shaftesbury Loop cycle and walking circuit to return.

Increase in Dorset's annual  Christmas drink drive arrests.

Shaftesbury business up for two Dorset tourism awards.

Planning your ’22 planting with wildlife-friendly gardener Dirty Nails.

Soundscapes - pigeons eating ivy berries in Trinity churchyard.

On The Alfred Daily Today:

Dorset Council urged to cut 17,000 new homes from local plan target.

Shaftesbury’s new 70-strong sausage dog group.

More outdoor learning for Shaftesbury Primary pupils.

Paul Jordan previews Arts Centre movie ‘Minari’.

Shaftesbury what’s ons.

From Hilltop History – Dave Hardiman on Shaftesbury's workhouse

Soundscapes – a blackbird in an Enmore Green holly tree at dusk.

On The Alfred Daily Today:

Police called after diners raise concern for drunk lad abandoned by mates in town.

Shaftesbury fire crew called to Stour Row in early hours.

Revised site shares Semley, Berwick and Donhead historical documents.

Appeal for performers at Motcombe’s summer fete.

Jeanette Hardiman tours the art inside Shaftesbury Town Hall.

Kate and Karren chat ‘Over the Garden Fence’.

Maggie Pierce reads ‘The Itinerant Preacher’.

Soundscapes - dawn chorus at Enmore Green by Nick Crump.

On The Alfred Daily Today:

Construction work will increase traffic on the Shaftesbury to Gillingham road.

Why Fontmell Magna villagers are hiring their hall for free.

Town Council backs quicker walking route between Maltings and Wincombe Rec.

2022 in pictures at Shaftesbury Arts Centre exhibition.

Shaftesbury what’s ons.

Paul Merefield’s pub quiz.

Tom Perrett’s walk of the week to Breezy Ridge Vineyard.

Meet my Pet – St James’ resident Abigail Taylor and her cats.

Shaftesbury book blogger Karen Cole reviews ‘Demon’ by Matt Wesolowski.

Soundscapes - thrushes, blackbirds and a goldfinch in the library gardens.

On The Alfred Daily Today:

Local produce, friendly service – Shaftesbury’s new family-owned supermarket.

Dorset Council could part-fund £25,000 of your community project.

Town centre mental health drop in goes monthly until spring.

Wolf warning promotes Shaftesbury panto 

Villagers asked to choose a name for Fontmell’s new housing.

Shaftesbury fitness guru Laura Langley on ‘sneaky exercise’.

Soundscapes - nuthatches at the top of a tree in Compton.