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:

• Shaftesbury Town Council votes against proposed bus gate.
• New homes on former Shaftesbury ATS site refused.
• Little lambs at Mary Myers’ Wardour smallholding.
• Support group for Shaftesbury authors.
• New trustees for Shaftesbury Arts Centre.
• Shaftesbury’s first cuckoo report excites new wildlife group.
• Soundscapes – a tiny goldcrest at Rushmore’s woods.