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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.

Wed 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.

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

'Fantastic response' from public to new heritage woodland trail in Dorset

The Clay Trail, which winds around the Purbeck Mining Museum in Dorset, celebrates the area’s clay mining history and wildlife.

Future of vacant Bournemouth seafront venue to be discussed by councillors

BCP Council cabinet will consider a preferred operator for Bournemouth’s vacant West Beach Café on September 30, after 13 bids; details remain commercially sensitive.

'BCP’s financial crisis was never an inherited problem'

Over the past few weeks, we have heard repeated warnings about the serious financial pressures facing BCP Council.

BFI support and National Lottery funding to continue for Lighthouse film season

Lighthouse Poole has announced that its Family Cinema strand will carry on thanks to backing from the BFI Film Audience Network (FAN)

Dorset business named British Marine Business of the Year at awards

Rockley is delighted to announce that they have been named British Marine Business of the Year 2026.

Poole business applies for premises licence to serve alcohol until 11pm

Fox and Vine Limited seeks a new premises licence for alcohol sales at 14 Haven Road, Poole. Public comments to BCP Council by September 29.

New Milton road to temporarily close for three days next week for utility works

Grove Road in New Milton will close from 28 September 2026 for utility works by Circet UK, with diversions in place. Approved by Hampshire County Council.