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:

• Town Council pays for second opinion on wildlife impact of proposed estate
• Motcombe residents bemused by official name of their street
• Asian flavours on Friday with friends’ Motcombe’s takeaway trial
• Bev West’s postcard from Motcombe’s churchyard
• Shaftesbury what’s ons
• Ashmore prepared for return of ‘magical’ Filly Lou this Friday
• Shaftesbury job vacancies
• View from the Hill – Visitors bring Ukrainian refugee for town tour
• Dog-themed comedy show planned for Shaftesbury Fringe
• Nick Andrew’s gardening advice – spotting healthy plants
• Soundscapes – A blackbird on Breach Lane