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 Town Council backs playpark upgrade and Jubilee Steps railings.
• Shaftesbury fire crew rescue car passengers from flood.
• Artists celebrate Shaftesbury snowdrops with online and window exhibitions.
• Inspector Simon Perry explains priorities of Shaftesbury police.
• The poignant family story behind Enmore Green’s war memorial.
• Why positive thinking works – Shaftesbury wellness expert Laura Langley.
• A dunnock in Fontmell recorded by Corax.