The Alfred Daily is a 30-minute radio programme for Shaftesbury and the surrounding area, being broadcast 7 days-a-week. On The Alfred Daily today:

• Two councillors’ behaviour brings Shaftesbury Town Council into disrepute.
• Shaftesbury FC’s all-weather pitch more likely after council supports £350k loan bid.
• How rapid COVID testing will make Shaftesbury care home residents happier.
• Shaftesbury Homegrown volunteers try their hand at hedge laying.
• Motcombe Council unhappy at plan to build homes in old chicken shed.
• Seasonal verse from Shaftesbury poet Catherine Simmonds.
• Birdsong at daybreak on Shaftesbury’s Pine Walk.