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The Nightshift

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

Today 04:00

Community Connect Catch-up

Missed Community Connect yesterday? Catch the repeat here.

Today 05:00

Dorset Coast Non Stop

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

Today 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

'We are moving in the right direction in Bournemouth'

Parliament returned last week. Policing, high streets and electoral reform were my focus. All issues residents brought to me over the summer.

Major accident repair firm in Dorset enters administration

A vehicle repair group with operations in Poole and Christchurch has entered administration months after its directors forecast a return to profitability

'We are moving in the right direction in Bournemouth'

Parliament returned last week. Policing, high streets and electoral reform were my focus. All issues residents brought to me over the summer.

Teenager threatened by four men in balaclavas who stole his bike

A teenager was approached and threatened by a group of four men wearing balaclavas before they fled taking his bike.

Dorset Police officer under investigation for alleged gross misconduct

Accelerated misconduct hearing set for September 8 2026

'Absolute chaos' as government withdraws plans to merge Hampshire councils

Hampshire leaders have reacted to the Government’s decision to halt plans for a major council shake-up, with Hampshire County Council welcoming the move and Eastleigh branding it “absolute chaos”.