The Alfred Daily is a 60-minute radio programme for Shaftesbury and the surrounding area, being broadcast 7 days-a-week. On The Alfred Daily today:

• Shaftesbury sheltered accommodation will close – fuel price rises were ‘the last straw’
• Dorset marshals’ efforts recognised by Shaftesbury British Legion
• Appeal for musicians for Summer Solstice Vintage Vehicle Gathering
• Ofsted inspectors say Fontmell Primary is no longer in ‘special measures’
• Changes to Shaftesbury TerraCycle scheme for soap dispensers
• View from the Hill – Weymouth visitors to Gold Hill Museum
• A bumper weekend what’s on list
• Why Shaftesbury residents are pleased that they tried qi-gong
• Orkney folk singer counting the days to her Shaftesbury Fringe return
• Soundscapes – Haimes Lane hedgehogs