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The Nightshift

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

Today 04:00

Community Connect Catch-up

Missed Community Connect yesterday? Catch the repeat here.

Today 05:00

Dorset Coast Non Stop

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

Today 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.

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A popular chicken restaurant set to open a branch in Bournemouth has paid more than £500 to submit its planning application

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The best student bank freebies revealed as Nationwide, Santander and NatWest compete

Nationwide is offering students £100 cash plus £120 in Just Eat vouchers. Compare the best freebies from Lloyds, NatWest, Santander and HSBC.

Dog owners given urgent life-saving advice to keep their pets safe around open water

The Dogs Trust has given urgent life-saving advice for owners to keep their pets safe around open water

Jet2 issues hand luggage update as new Europe-wide rules are confirmed

Jet2 has confirmed customers will continue to receive 10kg of free hand luggage despite new Europe-wide cabin baggage rules due to come into force in 2027.