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Dorset Coast Non Stop

Back-to-back hits across the south - non-stop feel-good favourites from today and across the decades.

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Breakfast with Gary Plummer

The best way to start your day! Gary's got your 'Breakfast Brainteaser', local news and the best music to set you up smiling for the day ahead.

Today 09:00

Paul Sutton

Your feel-good mornings are here! Paul takes you through the day with some great music and local event news

Today 10:00

Paul Sutton's Mystery Year

The Mystery Year with Paul Sutton. Hits & Headlines from one classic year, but what year?

Local News, Sport, Events & Weather for the Dorset Coast

Were you there? 10 huge music stars who played Bournemouth Winter Gardens

Bournemouth's lost Winter Gardens hosted The Beatles, Rolling Stones, David Bowie, Queen, Jimi Hendrix and more in a golden era of live music.

Russell Brand said he 'went a bit too far' after alleged Bournemouth rape, court told

Russell Brand is a “ruthless and manipulative” predator who laughed at women when they refused to agree to his sexual demands, a court has heard.

‘SOBO is still SOBO’: Team thanks community after council vote

SOBO Beach has thanked the community for their support after councillors voted to approve an 11-month lease extension for the popular seafront venue.

Boscombe residents demand action after armed incidents strike streets 900m apart

Residents in Boscombe are calling for increased police presence after two serious armed incidents occurred just 900 metres apart, highlighting growing fears over crime and community safety.

‘We have listened’: Council says SoBo Beach vote secures smooth transition

A popular seaside venue will see a new 20-year lease after councillors approved a new operator and allow SoBo Beach to continue operating until September 2027.

How councillors voted on the future of the SoBo Beach site

Note to editors: table of how all councillors voted can be found here

'Not a win for democracy' - Bournemouth MP slams BCP Council over SOBO Beach site

A popular seaside venue’s temporary reprieve is not a “win for local democracy,” an MP has warned.

Woman spared jail after blackmailing dentist ex-husband with false misconduct claims

Bournemouth woman Dina Williamson spared jail after blackmailing dentist ex-husband Ben Williamson with false GDC misconduct claims over divorce money settlement.