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:

• Man dies following fire in Shaftesbury sheltered accommodation.
• The Shaftesbury man who was questioned during the Pembrokeshire murders.
• Shaftesbury Town Council told Maltings needs new entrance if bus gate goes ahead.
• Dorset Police address the meaning of ‘local’ exercise.
• Claire Ryley on restoring Shaftesbury-made dolls houses.
• Mary Myers on how her smallholding ducks stay warm.
• Soundscapes – a murder of crows flies from Park Walk.