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On The Alfred Daily Today:

Shaftesbury’s MP opposes government in vote for clampdown on sewage release.

Government likely killed Lawrence of Arabia filmmaker tells Shaftesbury premiere.

Planet Shaftesbury’s 'Care for the Future' exhibition at Gold Hill Museum.

Shaftesbury Town Council considers approach to community grants.

Community attends Shaftesbury’s Open Fridge fun day.

Famous designer donates twenty boxes of books to Shaftesbury Oxfam.

Soundscapes - Fighting tawny owls in Shaftesbury recorded by Nick Crump.

On The Alfred Daily Today:

Huge spike in local covid cases - but Shaftesbury is half England average.

Alfred voted Britain’s best podcast in UK radio industry awards.

Shaftesbury what’s on and road works.

A life with rock stars and royalty – Jon Corry meets and draws Anya Noakes.

Runners draped in rainbow flag finish Shaftesbury 10k circuit.

Celebrity chef judges Abbey Primary bake-off contest.

See how West Melbury Artist Anthony Attwood’s work has evolved over a decade

Kate and Karren chat about Kate’s nasty fall.

Soundscapes - Blackbirds on Breach Lane recorded by Nick Crump.

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Tesla partners with Shaftesbury’s £16m battery power storage plant.

Dorset schools advised to make changes as county covid cases climb.

Lidl ‘sincerely apologises’ for commemorative Shaftesbury beech trees.

Grant to insulate least energy efficient Shaftesbury rental homes.

Tom Perrett takes a woodland walk.

Meet my Pet - Karren Brazier meets Shaftesbury cockatiel Charlie.

Shaftesbury what’s ons and roadworks

Paul Merefield’s pub quiz.

Karen Cole reviews Tony J Forder’s ‘The Huntsmen’.

Soundscapes – Long tailed tits at Breach Common.

On The Alfred Daily Today:

More jobs and inmates, more sustainable - Guys Marsh prison plans.

Controversial Shaftesbury parking fees could be re-evaluated by Dorset Council.

How Motcombe and Donheads villagers coped with worst flood in memory.

Shaftesbury primary pupils pick their PM.

Shaftesbury walk to show Cop 26 support.

Shaftesbury what’s ons.

Advice from ‘Wellness Shark’ Laura Langley.

Soundscapes - Nocturnal pond sounds in The Donheads.

On The Alfred Daily Today:

Woman rescued from flooding car in Semley.

Police seek witnesses after Bell Street distraction theft. A woman stole a man's rolex.

Upset as beech trees near new Lidl entrance are felled. Bernard Ede from the tree group and Cllr Tim Cook discuss Dorset Council's decision.

Vegetable tasting and food fun at Open Fridge event on Saturday

North Dorset police launch podcast to highlight rural crime.

Plastic Free Shaftesbury campaigner encourages a green Halloween.

Soundscapes - Turkeys in the woods near Donhead Hall Farm.

On The Alfred Daily Today:

Abbey View patients applaud wellbeing clinic at Shaftesbury FC.

The mystery of St John’s Hill’s missing post box.

Town Council advised not to clean war memorial too often.

David Kerswell’s Shaftesbury rainfall data.

Fontmell’s plant-based pop-up.

Shaftesbury what’s ons, jobs and traffic news.

Community energy scheme may extend to Motcombe.

Mary’s Wardour smallholding diary - the importance of water.

Soundscapes - Playtime at Abbey Primary School.

On The Alfred Daily Today:

New SEND school team discusses plans and community use of St Mary’s pool and grounds.

Shastonbury - A 250-ticket, cancer fundraiser music night for Halloween.

Parents sent parking advice letter to improve Motcombe School road safety.

New responsibility for Melbury and Fontmell councillor Jane Somper.

Advice from wildlife-friendly gardener Dirty Nails.

Dawn bird song at Dengrove Springs in Donhead St Andrew.

On The Alfred Daily Today:

Biggest turnout as Shaftesbury celebrates Apple Day.

Cann estate and shop turned down - parish councillors react.

Councillor says Shaftesbury Town Council hopes to address 110 faults at Wincombe playpark when staffing allows.

Motcombe villagers should report dog owners not picking up poo.

How Homestart’s Vix Madel supports families in Shaftesbury.

Donkey parade and Great Santa Run for Christmas in Motcombe.

Soundscapes - Tawny owls on a chimney in Breach Lane.

On The Alfred Daily Today:

Covid cases rise in all Shaftesbury area sectors except Donheads and Berwick.

Friends of Breach Common founder to give final guided walk.

Shaftesbury children’s author Angela McAllister publishes her 90th book.

Shaftesbury locals learn how to help hedgehogs at community farm event.

Kate and Karren chat ‘over the garden fence’.

Shaftesbury what’s ons.

‘Two For the Show' – A short story by Shaftesbury writer Richard Foreman.

Soundscapes - Starlings on St James’ Church.

On The Alfred Daily Today:

Town Council agrees to consultation over Shaftesbury Loop cycle or walking circuit.

Music, fun, cider and fruit - Celebrating apple day in Shaftesbury on Sunday.

Dorset Police educates public about dialling 999 in error.

Headteacher appointed for SEND School on St Mary’s site.

Paul Merefield’s pub quiz.

Walk of the Week - Tom Perrett strolls around Mere.

Meet my Pet - Shaftesbury artist Percy Lizzard and Titus.

Kate Scott’s Shaftesbury chicken keeping diary.

Karen Cole reviews ‘Welcome to Cooper’ by Tariq Ashkanani.

Soundscapes – A great tit on Castle Hill Green recorded by Nick Crump.