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:

• North Dorset Police arrest wanted man who broke prison release licence terms.
• Shaftesbury friends launch new business to promote Dorset art.
• New Shaftesbury maths trail set to make learning more fun.
• Shaftesbury what’s on.
• Lockdown won’t stop Georgie’s war on single-use plastics.
• Over the garden fence – Kate hears about Karren’s poor paint colour choice.
• A spooky story from Hartgrove writer Barkley Johnson.
• A musical improvisation from composer Karen Wimhurst.
• Soundscapes – an autumn afternoon on Park Walk.