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 records highest new COVID-19 case rate of pandemic.
• Town Council considers Castle Hill goat grazing.
• Wanted – Shaftesbury footpath watchdog.
• Shaftesbury vet shares warning for North Dorset chicken keepers.
• Octoberfest won’t return to Barton Hill.
• Do you support artificial Shaftesbury FC pitch?
• David Kerswell’s North Dorset farming – plants that harm livestock.
• Motcombe shop’s new COVID-19 safety measures.
• Show must go on – plans for live theatre in Shaftesbury.
• November at Brigit Strawbridge Howard’s wildlife-friendly garden.
• A robin in a holly tree on Breach Lane.