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:

• Fontmell community prepares campaign to purchase village shop freehold.
• Shaftesbury Twinning Group postpones French and German trips.
• Celebrating St Edward’s Way – Shaftesbury’s pilgrimage walk.
• Makeover for Melbury’s eco-friendly campsite for 2021 tourism season.
• North Dorset rail watchdog wants local train service improvements.
• What’s new at Mampitts Road book exchange with Emma Valender.
• Burning more calories faster with Shaftesbury fitness expert Laura Langley.
• Soundscapes – birdsong, sheep and lambs on Breach Lane.