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:

• Motcombe, Stours and Bourton area records COVID case spike.
• Dorset’s first vending machine-style GP prescription dispenser launches.
• Mel Aldridge visits Shaftesbury Town Hall Christmas market traders.
• Shaftesbury School students plan COVID-safe Rag Week stunts.
• What’s new at Weldmar charity shop.
• Nick Crump meets Shaftesbury archaeologist Julian Richards.
• The song of a robin at Enmore Green.