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Alfie Hawkins

Alfie takes over to keep you company wherever your evening takes you.

Today 22:00

The Nightshift

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

Wed 04:00

Community Connect Catch-up

Missed Community Connect yesterday? Catch the repeat here.

Wed 05:00

Dorset Coast Non Stop

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

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

Poole Grammar School to host secret postcard art sale for Sixth Form project

Poole Grammar School is set to host a Secret Postcard Original Art Sale.

Plans to convert 9-bed HMO in Bournemouth into six self-contained flats

Bournemouth plans propose converting a nine-bedroom HMO at 26 Milton Road into six flats after BCP Council refused nine flats; consultation ends October 16.

New plans to retain laundrette in Bournemouth after previous scheme refused

Plans have been submitted to retain a laundrette in Bournemouth after an earlier retrospective application was refused by BCP Council.

Drivers issued tickets by police for speeding on busy road in the New Forest

Four drivers have been issued tickets for speeding on a busy road in the New Forest.

Review - Romeo Stodart & Ren Harvieu, Lighthouse, Poole

File this under unexpectedly good, heartwarming, life-affirming even.

Review - Grace Petrie, Lighthouse, Poole

Having only ever previously encountered Grace Petrie in festival situations, here was an excellent chance to catch the singer-songwriter’s full theatre set.

Bournemouth agency celebrates triple shortlisting and bronze win at awards

Envisage Digital, based in Bournemouth, was shortlisted in three categories and took home a bronze award at the 2026 eCommerce Awards.

Sopley road will temporarily close for one day for pole replacement works

London Lane, Sopley, will close on 29 September 2026 for pole replacement works. Diversions via B3347. Hampshire County Council public notice details.