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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.

Today 09:00

Paul Sutton

Your feel-good mornings are here! Paul takes you through the day with some great music and local event news

Today 10:00

Paul Sutton's Mystery Year

The Mystery Year with Paul Sutton. Hits & Headlines from one classic year, but what year?

Today 12:00

Rob Marsden

Join Rob for lunch. Great music, local chat about your area and more!

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

Two arrested over alleged burglary targeting elderly residents in Dorset village

Dorset Police’s Rural Crime Team has reported a busy week of activity across the county, including arrests, vehicle seizures, and community engagement.

Labour figures urge Andy Burnham to introduce compulsory voting

Labour figures, including Lord Neil Kinnock, are calling for Prime Minister Andy Burnham to introduce compulsory voting.

Homeowners urged to do 7 simple energy checks before winter to cut bills

Cut your energy bills with these seven expert tips that are easy to do around your home.

Parents and prospective pupils turn out in force for Poole school's open evening

St Aldhelm’s Academy in Poole drew large numbers of parents and prospective pupils from the local area on Wednesday, September 16.

Various Dorset roads to be temporarily closed for utility and resurfacing works

Dorset Council announces road closures and speed restrictions in Verwood and Blandford Forum for National Grid and resurfacing works from 5–31 October 2026.

Wimborne care home hosts Mexican fiesta to celebrate Mexican Independence Day

A care home has marked Mexican Independence Day with a day of music, food, and culture

Replica Billy Bike motorbike from iconic film Easy Rider to go under the hammer

A rare Easy Rider Billy Bike replica, built by Lucky Buck Custom Cycles, will be auctioned at Charterhouse, Haynes Motor Museum, 26 Nov. Estimate: £15k-£17k.

19 arrests at Bournemouth Airport included man held on suspicion of rape

A man arrested at Bournemouth Airport on suspicion of rape was one of 19 people detained there over four years, according to a Dorset Police Freedom of Information response.