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:

• Rethink for Angola ’76 as Shaftesbury venue loses planning appeal.
• National Trust responds to Fontmell Down litter concerns.
• Almost forty years of friendship with Shaftesbury’s Twinning Association.
• Terrier who leapt from pick up in Semley reunited with owner.
• Dirty Nails on established snowdrops and the wonder of worms.
• Soundscapes – colourful birds in Enmore Green’s community orchard.