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:

• Shaftesbury councillor urges action on ‘the most dangerous road in North Dorset’.
• Highways asked to address drivers taking shortcuts along Sweetmans Road.
• Concerns that proposed Shaftesbury water fountain could spread COVID-19.
• Tim Cook wants to hear your views on the future of St Mary’s School.
• Dorset Police and Crime Commissioner wants police and teachers to get COVID-19 jab sooner.
• Why Dorset Wildlife Trust is offering a discount membership deal.
• Hedge laying at Shaftesbury Home Grown.
• North Dorset farming – David Kerswell on the controversial pesticide threatening bees.
• A day in the life of Arts Centre Gallery boss Kate Pickard.
• A starling sings from a chimney pot on Lyons Walk.