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Listen LiveRachel Turrill
Rachel sees you through your Sunday afternoon with more music from the across the decades and local information for the week ahead
Today 16:00Dorset Coast Non Stop
Back-to-back hits across the south - non-stop feel-good favourites from today and across the decades.
Today 22:00The Nightshift
Late-night radio done right... the soundtrack that keeps Dorset moving after dark.
Mon 07:00Bank Holiday Breakfast with Gary Plummer
The best way to start your Bank Holiday! Gary's got your 'Breakfast Brainteaser', local news and the best music to set you up smiling for the day ahead.
Local News, Sport, Events & Weather for the Dorset Coast
Life-saving water safety workshops available for families in BCP this August
Non-profit community initiative Beachwise, in partnership with RNLI and hosted by BCP Leisure, is offering water safety and in-water self-rescue sessions
Temporary road closures to affect various roads in the New Forest from next week
Hampshire County Council to begin New Forest road closures from 17 August 2026 for up to 18 months due to roadworks. See full list of affected roads.
Bournemouth care home recognised for outstanding end-of-life care with award
Branksome Heights Care Home in Bournemouth has received the Gold Standards Framework (GSF) Quality Hallmark Award
New wargaming-themed model show to come to Dorset museum this September
The South West Model Show, hosted at The Tank Museum in Bovington, will take place on September 12 and September 13.
Rugby and music festival tackling mental health hailed huge success
First Ever PorkFest Sets New Standard as Dorset Community Raises Major Funds for Looseheadz
Spies, symphonies and a silver jubilee when The New Forest Post celebrated 25 years
Discover the forgotten history of The New Forest Post with these nostalgic photos from their 2006 silver jubilee Jame Bond party at Broadlands estate.
Huntswoman 'battered saboteur with mobile phone before knocking her over with horse'
A huntswoman allegedly hit a female saboteur with her mobile phone before knocking her over with her horse, a court heard.
Crowds share rare eclipse moment at various Dorset coastal and country beauty spots
Dorset's coastlines and countryside beauty spots were filled with excitement as crowds gathered to the watch as the celestial shadow slowly covered the county.
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