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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.

Today 22:00

The Nightshift

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

Mon 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.

Mon 09:00

Paul Sutton

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

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

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'Clear reason why Conservatives have been reduced to a handful of councillors'

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