The Alfred Daily is a new, daily, 30-minute radio programme. It is being broadcast 7 days-a-week. On The Alfred Daily today:

• Normal waste service resumes for Shaftesbury area gardeners.
• Shaftesbury’s hospital Friends chairman appeals for empty holiday home for staff.
• Dorset’s Council and 999 services jointly condemn abuse of key workers.
• Congratulatory calls for Shaftesbury resident featured in two national newspapers.
• The Shaftesbury runners’ challenge that supports Ludwell’s local.
• Hiking with Heather Whitehead in the Shaftesbury springtime sunshine.
• The sounds of a relaxing stream near St James’ Common.