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:

• Planning Inspector dismisses appeal over controversial Shaftesbury house.
• Shaftesbury’s fire chief urges caution over barbecues and bonfires.
• Young residents asked how Dorset Council can make life better.
• Shaftesbury Police warn young motorbike rider on The Maltings.
• John Parker pays tribute to Douglas Childs and reminds Shaftesbury of his legacy.
• Kate Pickard and Karren Burkett chat ‘over the garden fence’.
• Paul Merefield’s pub quiz.
• Shaftesbury book blogger Karen Cole reviews ‘Broken Silence’ by Liz Mistry.
• Nick Crump records a raven in flight at Ashmore.