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Listen LiveThe Nightshift
Late-night radio done right... the soundtrack that keeps Dorset moving after dark.
Fri 04:00Community Connect Catch-up
Missed Community Connect yesterday? Catch the repeat here.
Fri 05:00Dorset Coast Non Stop
Back-to-back hits across the south - non-stop feel-good favourites from today and across the decades.
Fri 07:00Breakfast 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
The South West is leading the UK in solar power according to new data analysis
Research by Solar4Good, based on figures from the Department of Energy and Net Zero, has revealed the region’s strong performance in both solar capacity and electricity generation.
Men reportedly engaging in sexual activity on Studland beach where "families walk"
A group of men were reportedly caught engaging in sexual activity in an area of the beach in Studland.
Poole mechanic scammed customers across England out of £22,000
Detectives work with partners to expose rogue trader mechanic
Police unveil new forensic spray to crack down on dangerous e-bike riders
Officers in Hampshire are set to introduce new 'SmartTag' technology as part of a crackdown on e-bikes, e-scooters and motorcycles
REVIEW: Camp Bestival filled with unforgettable fun and entertainment
‘As long as it’s not raining,’ was uttered many times in our household in the weeks and months leading up to Camp Bestival.
Four injured in serious crash on main route
Four people have been injured in a crash on a main route last night
The 5 Dorset areas that scooped prizes in the Postcode Lottery last month
A few postcodes across Dorset won prizes in the People's Postcode Lottery in June 2026, including in Bournemouth, Poole and Blandford Forum
31 year old man missing for 23 days found, police confirm
A man who has was reported missing for 23 days has now been found, police confirm.
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