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On The Alfred Daily Today:

Town Council reverses street market safety change and wants buses rerouted.

Rotary seeks Shaftesbury heroes as they take on Caldwell Award.

Donheads children’s author publishes book inspired by Patagonia trip.

Wessex Fire and Security buy signs for cricket club following council’s grant refusal.

Jackie and Jeanette remember Shaftesbury home deliveries of the 60s and 70s.

Shaftesbury what’s ons.

Soundscapes - A wood pigeon eating holly at Castle Hill.

On The Alfred Daily Today:

Shaftesbury jewellery theft - Have you been offered a pendant?

Shaftesbury Town Council not keen on treehouse holiday home.

The Donheads drivers dealing with the worst road in the west.

Volunteers wanted to rejuvenate Fontmell orchard.

Spreadeagle Hill ash trees felled as dieback infection takes hold in North Dorset.

Dorset Council urged to challenge government housing quota.

Winter arrives in Shaftesbury with gritters’ first outing this season.

Beekeeping at Mary Myers’ Wardour smallholding.

Shaftesbury what’s ons and jobs.

Soundscapes – Squirrels on Castle Hill steps eating hawthorn berries.

On The Alfred Daily Today:

Developers reveal new Shaftesbury housing estate sites in Local Plan responses.

New Shaftesbury Lidl will have shorter free parking time than Tesco.

Police Commissioner’s plan for Shaftesbury and North Dorset.

The colourful abstract art of Shaftesbury musician John Cluett.

Strictly fundraising – Ballroom event will support Shaftesbury Hospital Friends.

Shaftesbury what’s ons and job vacancies.

Wildlife-friendly gardener Dirty Nails.

Soundscapes - A bat flying over the pond at Dengrove Springs in Donhead.

On The Alfred Daily Today:

Motcombe Parish Council to discuss flooding as Shaftesbury estate building is blamed.

Talking pictures – Historian specialising in postcards talks at Gold Hill Museum.

Semley teenager makes national final of community business awards.

Free gadget and technology advice offered each week in Shaftesbury.

Shaftesbury fire crew clean cars for charity.

‘Confession’ by Shaftesbury poet Richard Foreman.

Shaftesbury what’s ons and roadworks.

Soundscapes - sparrows and blackbirds in a holly tree on Breach Lane.

On The Alfred Daily Today:

Covid cases fall slightly across region but rise in Shaftesbury.

Fire crew visit former Shaftesbury colleague to celebrate her 100th birthday.

Art fans flock to Percy Lizzard’s Little Bird exhibition at Shaftesbury Arts Centre Gallery.

Shaftesbury what’s ons.

Shaftesbury’s guitar man - Terry Gulliver crafting the instruments since lockdown.

Kate and Karren chat ‘over the garden fence’.

Sunday short story – Ann Brooks reads ‘The Ring’.

Soundscapes - Magpies and crows on Breach Lane.

On The Alfred Daily Today:

Former mayor wants action on ‘shabby’ parts of Shaftesbury.

Bedchester environmental campaigner to talk at COP26.

Fans of little birds flock to Percy Lizzard’s Shaftesbury art show.

Shaftesbury British Legion launch 2021 poppy appeal.

Shaftesbury chicken keeper Kate Scott.

Paul Merefield’s quiz.

Tom Perrett’s Walk of the Week – East Knoyle and Clouds House.

Meet My Pet - Becky and Mishmish, a rescue dog from Jordan.

Karen Cole reviews ‘Bad Apples’ by Will Dean.

Soundscapes – Half term excitement on Park Walk.

On The Alfred Daily Today:

Charlton farming contractors make final three in national awards.

£140,000 grant will enhance Shaftesbury’s slopes and sports facilities.

Shaftesbury’s choral message to COP26 delegates.

Meet the new manager of Cedars Castle Hill.

Shaftesbury fire crew will clean your car for charity.

Soundscapes - Ducks and hens in Wardour.

On The Alfred Daily Today:

Speeding is main concern of Shaftesbury locals attending Dorset Highways drop-in.

Dorset Council Leader welcomes budget support for hospitality and tourism sector

Shaftesbury cancer survivor urges residents to support Friday fundraising concert.

Hunt for Shaftesbury button industry stories ahead of 400th anniversary next year.

Jackie and Jeanette reminisce about technology in Fontmell Magna Primary of 60s and 70s.

Soundscapes - A robin on Breach Lane by Nick Crump.

On The Alfred Daily Today:

Bell Street supermarket plans and job opportunities announced.

Legal challenge to new Shaftesbury estate on slopes unlikely to succeed.

Shaftesbury what’s ons.

Compton Abbas Airfield hosts first open day for would-be pilots.

Town Council plans pop-up event to hear your Mampitts Green ideas.

American dry stone waller shares inspiring stories at her Shaftesbury talk.

Mary Myers revisits Hartgrove alpacas.

Soundscapes - A dunnock in a Donhead yew tree.

On The Alfred Daily Today:

A £1m appeal is launched for the Ray Humphries Memorial Hall.

Shaftesbury in Bloom Awards recognise locals who enhance our town.

First Ray Humphries memorial award given.

Shaftesbury’s library users invited to take part in consultation.

Mental health support Socially Connected Shaftesbury launches.

Talking newspaper for Shaftesbury’s blind residents restarts after covid pause.

Why church bells will ring across Shaftesbury on Saturday night.

Shaftesbury what’s ons.

Wildlife-friendly gardener Dirty Nails.

Soundscapes – A wren sings at dawn on Breach Lane.