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:

• Maltings mum appeals to Persimmon to make new playpark better.
• Dorset Council offers three years grant support to Shaftesbury Abbey.
• Dorset Council alters Shaftesbury town centre resurfacing plans.
• Semley freestyle skier Lloyd Wallace on training for Winter Olympic selection.
• John Cluett – making models out of Spam cans in Enmore Green.
• Julie Wood on the special properties of the mighty oak.
• Soundscapes – dusk birdsong on Imber Road.