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 reopens to overnight visitors – some businesses report healthy bookings.
• A unique Shaftesbury job – bat expert wanted.
• Shaftesbury Library to offer handpicked ‘lucky dip’ book selection.
• Shaftesbury Abbey’s new manager invites you to visit the gardens for free.
• Motcombe’s landlord of thirty years looks forward to welcoming back regulars.
• Julie Wood on the medicinal properties of a plant found at Fontmell Down.
• Nick Crump recordings cows splashing in the Sturkle’s waters.