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Today 22:00

The Nightshift

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Fri 04:00

Community Connect Catch-up

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Fri 05:00

Dorset Coast Non Stop

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

Pair kayak 40 miles through the night to raise funds for school science equipment

Paul Jenkins and Allen Westerby complete a 40-mile kayak from Swanage to The Needles in 14 hours, raising funds for Blandford School science equipment.

Pokesdown pub set to undergo transformative £280k refurbishment for sports fans

A major pub in Bournemouth is set to reopen next month after a £280,000 transformation into a state-of-the-art sports venue.

Couple, aged 80 and 77, prepare for 140th race after raising £89,000

Bournemouth couple aged 80 and 77 will run Portsmouth’s Great South Run on October 18 after 140 races, raising £89,000 for British Liver Trust.

Speeders banned from the roads among the cases - In the Dock

The following cases were heard at Poole Magistrates' Court:

HMV reopens as music fans recall legend's visit to store

An iconic high street retailer with a rich musical heritage and a history of hosting music's greatest legends is set to reopen its newly upgraded Dorset store.

16-year-old Army Cadet gives first aid to injured mobility scooter rider

Dorset Army Cadet Sophie Synakova, 16, helps injured mobility scooter rider after a fall, giving first aid and controlling bleeding before an ambulance arrived.

Cherries in Europe set to boost economy as council ready to welcome Sturm Graz fans

The Cherries’ place in Europe represents a ‘really good opportunity’ to boost the area’s economy, and BCP Council is primed to maximise Bournemouth’s place among the European elite.