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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 05:00

Dorset Coast Non Stop

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

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

New tax campaign launched to increase HMRC personal allowance for all pensioners

A new petition is calling for a major tax boost for pensioners, with a higher personal allowance linked to the State Pension Triple Lock.

Expert reveals 4 common car cleaning mistakes that could cost you over £3000

A motoring expert has revealed common mistakes people make when washing their car and it can cost you over £3000 in repairs.

Primark tells shoppers 'stop using immediately' due to serious chemical risk

The 101 Dalmatians Zip Purse, sold in Primark stores across the UK between March and June 2026, has been found to contain unsafe levels of phthalates.

Waitrose apologises to shoppers as disease-causing bacteria sparks recall warning

Symptoms include fever, vomiting and headaches, with some cases even resulting in convulsions. In rare cases, the infection can lead to meningitis.

Terror ‘still knocks at door of democracy’, says PM on 25th anniversary of 9/11

The Prime Minister said the UK and US “stand together in memory of those we lost, and in defence of the values we cherish”.

Manipulative and violent man jailed for terrifying attacks on women

Tobias King, 36, has been jailed after strangling two women in separate hotel attacks and sending unsolicited explicit videos and images to women across the South West.