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The Nightshift
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Community Connect Catch-up
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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.
Breakfast with Gary Plummer
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Local News, Sport, Events & Weather for the Dorset Coast
PICTURES - major incident after vehicle fire spreads in New Forest
Vehicles were abandoned after a massive fire broke out in the New Forest on Sunday afternoon.
UK set for another 'exceptional' heatwave as temperatures could rise above 36C
Forecasters have warned that parts of the country could see mid-30s temperatures this week.
RECAP - A31 still closed both ways after 'significant damage' to road
The A31 is still closed both ways this morning several hours after a vehicle fire spread to the central reservation. We will be bringing you latest updates.
Arts by the Sea in Bournemouth announces next wave of artists for 2026 festival
New performances inspired by this year's ELEMENTAL theme join the programme for Arts by The Sea festival taking place in Bournemouth, September 25 and 26.
Dorset care home to open its doors for country-themed summer fayre this month
Parley Place care home in West Parley will be opening their doors to the local community for a Country themed Summer Fayre on 29th August from 2pm.
Lymington development to host summer ‘Picnic on the Patio’ party this week
Churchill Living is hosting a ‘Picnic on the Patio’ at its Clinton Lodge development in Lymington on Thursday, August 13, from 2pm to 4pm.
Letter: 'Let's build up our town instead of tearing it down'
Our beautiful town of BH is too often the subject of negative comments.
'This summer's red weather warnings have left our heathlands as tinderboxes'
Jessica Toale MP on the fire risk to Dorset's lowland heathland and her new role as parliamentary champion for the sand lizard.
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