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:

• North Dorset Police seek witnesses after 13 business burglaries in September.
• Sharing The Donheads’ stories – The Donhead Digest returns with a new editor.
• Shaftesbury’s Hope charity will open its doors for World Mental Health Day.
• Why a lighthouse keeper has appeared inside Shaftesbury’s St Peter’s Church.
• Paul Merefield’s Saturday pub quiz.
• Shaftesbury what’s ons.
• Saluting Shaftesbury area London Marathon runners.
• Tom Perrett’s walk of the week – Motcombe Meadows.
• Meet my Pet – Seasons Café co-owner Emily Delport-King and Bowie.
• Shaftesbury book reviewer Karen Cole recommends David BP Mayne’s latest.
• Soundscapes – munching heifers in Duncliffe by Nick Crump.