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Why We Are In Tier 2 – Public Health Dorset
Last night, Public Health Dorset hosted a live online broadcast explaining why the government placed the Dorset Council area in tier 2. Alfred promoted this broadcast, but technical problems meant...
We’re In Tier 2 Because Of Bournemouth Christchurch And Poole Says MP
Shaftesbury’s MP says the Dorset Council area would have been in tier 1 restrictions from next Wednesday if government had not combined our rate of infection with the Bournemouth, Christchurch...
Shaftesbury Police Seize Uninsured Vehicle
Shaftesbury police stopped and seized a vehicle for no insurance on Thursday evening.
Tales From The Crypt – Julian Richards On A Collapse At The Abbey
The crypt at Shaftesbury Abbey has collapsed.
Shaftesbury Accountants Expand And Rebrand
Paul Stacey, owner of Rutter and Allhusen, has bought a second accountancy firm based in the New Forest. Paul is rebranding the entire operation as Hub Accountants.
Shaftesbury’s Hand Wash Car Wash Closed For Breaking COVID Rules
The hand car wash operating from the Football Club site has been closed by police.
Wessex Internet Help Light Up Shaftesbury For Christmas
It’s been a busy 2020 for Dorset-based fibre and wireless internet provider Wessex Internet.
Julie Wood On The Special Properties Of Rowan Trees
East Stour medicinal herbalist Julie Wood continues her series on the special properties of trees.
Shaftesbury Music And Drama Students Launch Charity Christmas CD
Eighty students of Shaftesbury’s TLW Dance are recording a CD of Christmas favourites.
Fontmell Magna Village Hall Offers Flexible Workspace With A View
Many people have been forced to work from home during the pandemic. That’s tough for staff who prefer to separate their work from their home life.
Shaftesbury MP Says You Can’t Please Everyone With Essential Business Rules
Many customers of Coconut and Cotton, Shaftesbury’s plastic-free store, were disappointed when Dorset Council asked owner Lucy Barfoot to close her shop doors for the remainder of the lockdown.
Melbury Abbas Council Identify Public Green Spaces For Protection
Melbury Abbas and Cann Parish Counci’s Neighbourhood Plan will help planners and potential developers understand which spaces residents want to be protected from new building.
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The Alfred Daily – 28th November 2020
On today’s show: New estate proposed at Cann | Lockdown business grants | A Shaftesbury 5k walk | Kate Scott’s chickens play football | Paul Merefield’s pub quiz | Karen Cole’s book review | Niky Daly’s eco-friendly wrapping | A robin in Brookland Woods at Fontmell