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:

• Dorset Council Survey – Shaftesbury road feels unsafe for walkers.
• More dog poo bins for Motcombe.
• Shaftesbury FC chairman Steve Coffen chats with Christopher Price.
• Kate and Karren discuss jigsaws and colour-blind artists.
• Our weekend story – ‘Whistling Jack’ by Hartgrove writer Barkley Johnson.
• Nick Crump records sparrows in a yew on Breach Lane.