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On The Alfred Daily Today:

Firecrew rush to bin blaze on The Maltings.

Fontmell’s flower garden founder reflects on a successful year.

Serious discussion - Shaftesbury school starts debating events.

Shaftesbury what’s ons.

The Cottage on Black Venn - a chilling Christmas story by Barkley Johnson.

Hilltop History highlights.

Soundscapes - swans on Melbury’s lake.

On The Alfred Daily Today:

Shaftesbury teachers turn Santa - delivering gifts to pupils.

The Shaftesbury singers behind next year’s panto production.

Friends of Guys Marsh Prison - making things better for staff inmates and their families.

Motcombe locals asked to cut back hedges to avoid injury.

Jackie and Jeanette reminisce about Fontmell and Melbury Christmases.

A blind mouse at Enmore Green recorded by Nick Crump.

On The Alfred Daily Today:

Artsreach planning more live music and theatre in Motcombe.

An assisted dying campaign will form a Shaftesbury branch.

Meet the Shaftesbury man who decorates malls for Christmas.

Repairs brought forward for Motcombe’s sink hole road.

Oh deer! Swerving driver damages Motcombe village sign.

Owner bought Shaftesbury pet shop because he’s a people person.

John Cluett remembers a WW2 Christmas in the Blackmore Vale.

Wardour smallholder Mary reflects on the Shepherds’ Carol.

Soundscapes - A nuthatch cracks a nut at Breach Common.

On The Alfred Daily Today:

Shaftesbury Hospital Friends buy a second house to rent to NHS.

Witness appeal - Shaftesbury man injured in Bagber crash.

Police Commissioner wants council tax rise and better town CCTV.

Shaftesbury Christmas High Street market highlights.

New defibrillator is planned for St James.

The Fontmell man mixing thatching with fireworks.

Shaftesbury what’s ons.

Wildlife-friendly gardener Dirty Nails on the shortest day

Soundscapes - Beech leaves rustling in Win Green clump of trees.

On The Alfred Daily Today:

Motcombe councillors hope for flood defence upgrade.

New approach for Shaftesbury Carnival in 2022

Carols and a donkey celebrate Christmas in Motcombe.

Author David Burnett on Shaftesbury Christmas in old pics.

Shaftesbury vet Lynn Broom on pet safety at Christmas.

Shaftesbury what’s ons.

Abbey Primary Year 5 pupils with our final book review.

Soundscapes - A bullfinch on Breach Common by Nick Crump.

On The Alfred Daily Today:

Covid-19 case rates for Shaftesbury area.

Dorset Council plans lottery to subsidise projects.

Motcombe shop celebrates songs of the season.

Shaftesbury chef Phillipa Davis’ foodie gifts and cheese boards.

Kate and Karren chat ‘over the garden fence’.

Story of Christmas cheer from John Parker – ‘The Decorator’.

Book reviews by Abbey Primary year 4 pupils Abel, Daisy, Jacob and Sam.

Shaftesbury what’s ons.

Mistle thrush on Breach Common by Nick Crump.

On The Alfred Daily Today:

Shaftesbury Library need your business ideas.

Government supports Great Dorset Steam Fair.

Villager wants a memorial for a Motcombe resident who made a difference.

Carols around the tree in Enmore Green

Dorset Council is recognised for its commitment to the forces.

Meet my Pet - Karen Brazier with St James resident Annabel Turner.

Paul Merefield’s pub quiz.

Shaftesbury what’s ons.

A wintry Shaftesbury walk with Tom and Jan Perrett.

Kate Scott on her chickens’ sleeping arrangements.

Soundscapes - Jackdaws circling above St John's Church.

On The Alfred Daily Today:

Parking and market dominate Shaftesbury police consultation.

Mistletoe is best-seller at Shaftesbury market.

Porsche-lovers flock to Fontmell on Saturday.

Why Extinction Rebellion ‘Reds’ visited Shaftesbury’s Lidl.

Shaftesbury ‘Wellness Shark’ Laura Langley on readiness.

Shaftesbury what’s ons.

Abbey Primary book review with Benjamin, Iyla, Matilda and Orlando.

Soundscapes- Tawny Owls At Castle Hill

On The Alfred Daily Today:

Shaftesbury town clerk quits - Mayor blames bullying.

Morrisons creates unique job for popular Shaftesbury man.

Two residents make complaints about Tesco path blocking.

Semley man begs BT to act after 17 days offline.

Shaftesbury what’s ons and covid-19 cancellations.

Jackie and Jeanette on Shaftesbury Christmas in the 70s.

Abbey Primary year 6 pupils’ recommended reads.

Soundscapes - Dawn on Breach Lane.

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.