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’s MP wants frontline teaching staff prioritised for COVID jab.
• Tesco suggest rivals Lidl should build on Shaftesbury FC ground.
• Dozens of flowering plants found during Shaftesbury New Year survey.
• Shaftesbury School’s new head shares her vision.
• Stories from Shaftesbury’s workhouse with historian Chris Stupples.
• Wildlife-friendly gardener Dirty Nails.
• Wind in the trees and blue tits on Pine Walk.