Your local station - playing feel-good hits from today and across the decades

You can also listen to us online here or enable our smartspeaker skill & simply say "Play Dorset Coast Radio"

Coming next on Dorset Coast Radio

Listen Live

The Nightshift

Late-night radio done right... the soundtrack that keeps Dorset moving after dark.

Thu 04:00

Community Connect Catch-up

Missed Community Connect yesterday? Catch the repeat here.

Thu 05:00

Dorset Coast Non Stop

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

Thu 07:00

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.

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

Sky issues new warning on illegal streaming devices as Premier League season begins

Sky has issued a fresh warning to those using illegal streaming devices as the 2026/27 Premier League season gets underway.

Work to begin on major refurbishment of Kings Park play area on September 1

Work to transform Kings Park play area will soon get started – with major upgrades set to bring new life to the much-loved park.

National Highways issues A31 update

National Highways issues A31 update as it carries out repairs following the New Forest wildfire.

NHS urging the public to prepare for the final bank holiday of the summer

The NHS is urging people to plan ahead for the final Bank Holiday weekend of the summer

UK’s longest running rock and pop show returns to Bournemouth venue next month

The UK’s longest‑running rock and pop variety show is set to return to the Bournemouth stage next month

Candid Divorce Lawyer column: 'Can I force my ex out of the house?'

If you've ever spent an awkward morning avoiding your ex in the kitchen, trying to make a cup of tea without a row over custody of the teapot, you’ve probably wondered: “Can I force my ex out of the house?” It’s certainly one of the questions I’m asked...