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Shaftesbury Patients To Receive ‘Drive-Thru’ Flu Jab At Henstridge Airfield
If you are eligible for the flu vaccine, you will be invited to attend a drive-through vaccination at Henstridge airfield.
Concern That Dorset Council Will Chop Down Dinah’s Hollow Trees
The chairman of Melbury Abbas and Cann Parish Council believes Dorset Council are planning to fell trees lining Dinah’s Hollow on the C13 road.
Shaftesbury Outdoor Café Culture Extends To The Commons
Shaftesbury’s Pamplemousse florist and café has placed tables on the paved area at The Commons, opposite The Grosvenor Arms Hotel.
Dorset Councillor Says Changes To Streamline Planning Applications Are ‘Dramatic’
The Dorset councillor who oversees planning says proposals announced by the government to radically shake up England’s planning system are ‘dramatic’.
Chiropody For Sheep With Wardour Smallholder Mary
It’s our weekly visit to Wardour smallholding.
Shaftesbury Workshop Lets You Take A Wildflower Meadow Home
You can create a mini wildflower meadow to take home during a workshop in Donhead St Mary later this month.
Staff Return To Work Following Longmead Food Factory Fire
It’s back to work today for the staff of one of Shaftesbury’s largest employers following yesterday’s evacuation of the Dorset Foods factory.
Swan’s Yard Print Shop Closure Offers New Business Opportunity
The Print Shop at Swan’s Yard will close at the end of October.
Shaftesbury Artist’s Work To Tour European Capitals
Percy Lizzard’s art is going on a European tour – without him.
How Money Spent With Shaftesbury Independents Stays Local
It’s often reported that if we spend money with local independent businesses, much of that cash will remain in the community.
Fabulous Figs And An Unexpected Wildlife Sighting For Shaftesbury Gardener Dirty Nails
Our St James-based, wildlife-friendly gardener Dirty Nails tells us why he thinks figs are fabulous to grow.
Shaftesbury Teenager Found Following Search Involving Helicopter
You may have heard the police helicopter above Shaftesbury at around 4.30am this morning.
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The Alfred Daily – 13th August 2020
On today’s show: Tackling Semley speeding | Shaftesbury drivers warned of Gillingham delays | Shaftesbury area shepherd’s huts fully booked | Ludwell watercress | Shaftesbury nature – Brigit’s new pond | A solo robin sings at dawn