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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

World’s finest collection of rare ‘Jewel Lilies’ to light up New Forest gardens

The New Forest garden's annual Nerine Exhibition will run throughout October, showcasing its world-renowned collection of Nerine sarniensis (jewel lilies).

Man "fed up" after council give notice to remove scrap from property

Poole council orders Eric Stone to clear scrap, mobility scooters and rubble from his Pergin Crescent garden under a Section 215 notice from November 20, 2026.

Comedian bringing latest stand-up tour to two BCP venues this autumn and in 2027

Comedian Tom Stade is bringing his latest stand-up tour to two BCP venues this autumn and next year

Belonging from Wimborne Community Theatre opens at Kingston Lacy

Belonging: Our Search for Home, created by Wimborne Community Theatre, is being performed in the gardens of Kingston Lacy

Bournemouth Town Pastors Column: Team celebrates nine years of patrols

This month marks a special milestone for Bournemouth Town Pastors, as we celebrate nine years since our very first patrol.

Man smashes head shave fundraising taget after mum diagnosed with incurable cancer

A man will shave his head to raise money for charity after his mother was diagnosed with a “devastating” incurable cancer.

Sex shop in Bournemouth seeking to renew its sexual establishment licence

Simply Pleasure Ltd in Bournemouth has applied to renew its sex shop licence with BCP Council. Objections can be submitted until 6 October 2026.

Bournemouth Pavilion's bistro named among top Tripadvisor restaurants worldwide

Bournemouth Pavilion’s Terrace Bistro has been recognised with a Tripadvisor Travellers' Choice Award 2026, placed among the top 10% of restaurants worldwide