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The Alfred Daily

Keri Jones
Shaftesbury
Dorset Council
Sustainable Energy
King Alfred
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Public Inquiry
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Dorset
Local Events
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Winter Fuel Allowance
Local Music Festival
Shaftesbury Arts Centre
Dorset Police
Halloween
Allegra Mcevedy
Britain In Bloom
Wind Turbines
Hazel

Essential daily news, conversation and information for Shaftesbury and the villages of the Cranborne Chase and Blackmore Vale areas of North Dorset and South Wiltshire.

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Jacqueline Dobbs
Resident of Shaftesbury, share memories of Sharsbury and local schools
Local resident
Episode: The Alfred Daily – 28th March 2026
Trevor Ryder
Guest speaker on geology and Dorset landscape
University of the Third Age (Shaftesbury and Gillingham branch)
Episode: The Alfred Daily – 27th March 2026
Rich Bartram
Motcom running coach / fundraiser for SAFA
Motcom / SAFA
Episode: The Alfred Daily – 22nd March 2026
Ben Hoare
Nature writer and author
Self-employed / Shaftesbury Book Festival
Episode: The Alfred Daily – 22nd March 2026
Anne Brooks
Writer and presenter of First Meeting
Shaftesbury writers
Episode: The Alfred Daily – 22nd March 2026
Tim Barnes
Author of My Dorset Days
Self-published author/Local historian
Episode: The Alfred Daily – 20th March 2026
Deborah Hurst
Portrait photographer
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Episode: The Alfred Daily – 20th March 2026
Daniel James
Speaker from Berwick St. John Country Fair
Berwick St. John Country Fair
Episode: The Alfred Daily – 19th March 2026
PC Matt Saunders
Monthly policing update for the Shaftesbury area
Dorset Police
Episode: The Alfred Daily – 19th March 2026

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Alfred
Host of the daily local program, frequently presenting a broad mix of local news, culture, and community features.

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4.4 out of 5 stars from 21 ratings
  • Alfred is ‘Great’

    Listening to This is Alfred Daily keeps me connected to what is happening locally. Now part of my morning routine which I thoroughly enjoy.

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The Alfred Daily – 20th March 2026
Q: Do you feel Dorset Council will have some ability to determine how that money is spent or will it be heavily prescribed?
It will be up to local authorities to define the criteria, with some variation by postcode and local circumstances, suggesting a degree of discretion but potential disparities between neighboring areas.
The Alfred Daily – 25th March 2026
Q: Jillian asks about paint matching and whether leaving leftover paint or matching colors is useful when purchasing a property.
Paint matching is practical; asking about the type and color of paint used can help maintain consistency after a purchase, and modern color matching via photos or suppliers can simplify matching when renovating.
The Alfred Daily – 25th March 2026
Q: Brandt asks about the 'forever home' concept and what to consider for a long-term move when you are in your 60s.
The term forever home is less commonly used now; buyers should focus on creating a home that suits current needs and future accessibility, rather than assuming a property will be a lifelong residence without updates or flexibility.
The Alfred Daily – 25th March 2026
Q: Richard asks whether bungalows are a premium and whether building a bungalow is more lucrative than a two-story home in this region.
There is a premium attached to bungalows here, given the regional shortage, and while larger homes with more rooms can be worth more, the premium is nuanced by location and overall demand in North Dorset.
The Alfred Daily – 25th March 2026
Q: From Paula, what would you want to know if you were buying a house, and why is history important?
I want to know as much history about the property as possible because it helps assess past ownership, potential issues, and the story behind the home, which informs decisions about value, maintenance, and future improvements.

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A daily local program focused on Shaftesbury and surrounding communities, blending practical news, civic updates, and cultural stories with personal interviews and human-interest segments. Episodes frequently spotlight local government, town center happenings, community events, and regional culture, often featuring guests from arts, charities, business, education, and public services. The show's strength lies in its tight community orientation, regular guest line-up, and a mix of informative reporting with accessible, human-centered storytelling, useful for listeners who want to stay connected to local life and opportunities to participate or contribute. It's likely to appeal to residents who value neighborhood-scale journalism, local histo... more

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