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Dorset Coast Non Stop

Back-to-back hits across the south - non-stop feel-good favourites from today and across the decades.

Today 22:00

The Nightshift

Late-night radio done right... the soundtrack that keeps Dorset moving after dark.

Thu 04:00

Community Connect Catch-up

Missed Community Connect yesterday? Catch the repeat here.

Thu 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

Coffee rave coming to Bournemouth to raise funds for Diverse Abilities

A unique Coffee Rave is coming to Bournemouth on October 1, featuring live DJs, great coffee and fundraising for Diverse Abilities. Find out how to get tickets.

New RSHE programme launched to help students stay safe online and offline

Respected launches new RSHE lessons for secondary schools, covering online safety, digital privacy and coercive behaviour for Years 7-11, helping students.

Free Pickleball taster session for people with Parkinson’s in Mudeford

People with Parkinson’s can join a free Pickleball taster session in Mudeford, Dorset, on September 16, with equipment provided and all abilities welcome.

Tom Hayes MP: 'Pollution issue is heartbreaking and we need action'

The River Stour and Christchurch Harbour matter. They are where children sail, families spend time together, and people connect with nature. I love spending time there myself.

Vision for trains in BCP includes Dorset Metro, station move and crossing closure

A Dorset Metro, improvements to accessibility, and relocating stations have been included as part of a long-term plan to improve train services in Bournemouth, Christchurch, and Poole.

Two young people clung to a buoy for survival in harbour's main shipping channel

Two young people who were clinging to a buoy in the main shipping channel of Poole Harbour were rescued from the ocean by Poole Lifeboat crew last night.