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:

• Dorset, Semley and East Knoyle areas’ COVID-19 cases climb.
• Praise for Shaftesbury Town Council workers following New Year’s Day clear-up.
• Home-Start North Dorset calls off merger plans.
• A lifetime promoting the UK – Shaftesbury’s Tony Deyes on his British Council work.
• Kate and Karren on unusual things spotted in Shaftesbury.
• Barkley Johnson reads ‘A Black Beaded Dress’.
• How the Victorians promoted Shaftesbury as a health resort.
• Soundscapes – Nick Crump records jackdaws and robins on Breach Lane.