The Alfred Daily

On The Alfred Daily Today:

Court finds Shaftesbury livestock haulier guilty of causing injury to Lucky

Shaftesbury carpenter survives terrifying ordeal as falling tree crushes car

Shaftesbury Abbey hosts free pilgrimage event on Good Friday

Shaftesbury seasonal reflections with Joe Hashman and Sarah English

View from the Hill - Southampton residents visit Shaftesbury  for fourth time this year

Why Shaftesbury Bowling Club is a vibrant social hub for residents of all ages

Shaftesbury Town Council offers Dorset Council options for tackling long-standing busgate issue

Jackie and Jeanette's Compton and Fontmell childhood memories - 70s breakfast cereals

Sebastian promotes autism acceptance week through 5k Shaftesbury walk

A robin in its nest upset by a cat nearby on Breach Lane

On The Alfred Daily Today:

On The Alfred Daily Today:

Semley antiques dealer to appear on BBC One's Antiques Road Trip.

Dorset councillor seething over lack of funding for bus service improvements - Shaftesbury Council could be asked to chip in.

 Culinary expert Laura Bartram opens cookery school in Motcombe.

Joe Hashman chronicles the changing seasons of Shaftesbury.

 Author writing about pre-Saxon Shaftesbury visits Abbey.

Crafts, toys, gifts, and Romanian food - two-day Shaftesbury charity market starts Good Friday.

 Local musician to perform at Two Brewers' fundraiser for London Marathon runner.

Magnolia, moon phases with Maltings' garden guru Jan Walls.

On The Alfred Daily Today:

Eurovision Song Contest screening for Ukrainians and locals at Motcombe's Memorial Hall

TV acoustic experts fix echoey din that disrupted Shaftesbury restaurant diners

Shaftesbury Cricket Club launches All Stars programme for young players with focus on fair play

70 teenagers race around Shaftesbury town centre on treasure hunt

Motcombe's Gutchpool Farm showcases sustainable farming practices and hidden historical landmarks

Shaftesbury's charity shops offer treasures for arts or Scotland enthusiasts and fitness fans alike

Shaftesbury What's Ons: Events within one-hour's drive of Shaftesbury

Temporary move for Shaftesbury High Street shop

Roadworks on A30 near Ludwell Tuesday and Wednesday

Soundscape: Woodpecker at Coombe House

On The Alfred Daily Today:

Fundraiser walking across UK wearing speedos enjoys warm welcome in Motcombe

Fashion chain calls time on Shaftesbury store

Dorset Council accepting applications for cost-of-living help this Tuesday

Celebrations between the showers as Abbey opens new extension

Ballroom dancing Donhead couple share their story with Lynda Appleby

Kate and Karren chat ‘over the garden fence’ about the anxiety of being forced offline

Shaftesbury writer Tiggy Hayes reads ‘Amazonian Disasters’

Shaftesbury what’s ons

Events worth driving to on Monday

Soundscape: Yew trees rustling in the breeze at Bury Litton.

On The Alfred Daily Today:

On The Alfred Daily Today:

On The Alfred Daily Today:

• Shaftesbury veteran who begged for amputation to stop pain picked for Invictus Games
• Museums reopen Saturday: Gold Hill shares local family's story, Shaftesbury Abbey unveils improved amenities
• Dorset planners urged to provide more support to public in making sustainable changes to listed properties
• Hamper and homeware sale at Virginia Hayward's Littledown location in Shaftesbury this Saturday
• Pets unite printmakers from North East and South West in Shaftesbury Art

On The Alfred Daily Today:

On The Alfred Daily Today:

The Alfred Daily is a 60-minute radio programme for Shaftesbury and the surrounding area, being broadcast 7 days-a-week. On today's Alfred Daily:

Shaftesbury Schoolfriends raise funeral costs for much-loved dad-of-seven

Trials should determine best day for Shaftesbury weekend street market

Community use of mothballed Fontmell surgery could cost £45k annually, parish council told

Shaftesbury jobs- cafe barista and laundry assistant

Maltings Garden guru Jan Walls on asparagus and the 'architectural' vegetable

Why antique fair organiser is committed to Shaftesbury sale

'Just a Thought' - Shaftesbury resident John Parker on 'honesty in public life'

Shaftesbury poet Richard Foreman reads 'Annual Service'

Shaftesbury what's ons