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The Nightshift

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

Mon 05:00

Dorset Coast Non Stop

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

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

Prague and Vienna Christmas market flights launch from Bournemouth

A new Christmas market programme is now on sale from Bournemouth Airport.

Council crackdown over dust at housing development

A major housing development has become the subject of council enforcement action over dust control measures.

Coroner warns over safety failings at Dorset prison after inmate's death

Dorset coroner warns HMP Guys Marsh of prisoner safety failures after Christopher Stephens died from mixed drug intoxication in custody in April 2024.

Man seriously injured and woman arrested after motorcycle crash

A man in his 40s was taken to hospital with serious injuries after a crash involving a car and a motorcycle in Poole.

Ashley Cross bar has 3am bid cut back after neighbour noise objections

A Poole bar has been given permission to sell alcohol and play music until 2am.

Decision on future of SoBo Beach site moves closer

A decision on the future use of a popular Bournemouth seafront venue is a step closer to being finalised following cabinet approval.

Offer backed to revive vacant Bournemouth seafront café on a 25-year lease

A decision on the future of a vacant Bournemouth seafront venue has moved forward following a cabinet meeting.

Testing time for Dorset councillors in peer review this week

DORSET Council staff are being tested this week – although the results are unlikely to be fully shared with the public.The 'peer review' process will form the basis of a discussion on changes in the New Year alongside the development of a new action plan.Senior council...