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The Nightshift

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

Sun 05:00

Dorset Coast Non Stop

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

Sun 08:00

Breakfast with Kev Kirby

Weekend breakfast with Kev - your ‘What’s On’ guide, great music, and the perfect start to your Saturday and Sunday.

Sun 10:00

Paul McComish

Paul’s got everything you need for a great weekend - local info, the 'Just A Second' quiz, and the best Dorset Coast music.

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

Prince Harry £34m legal bill sparks costs warning from law firm for businesses

Businesses in Dorset are urged to learn a lesson about going to court after Prince Harry and claimants were hit with multi-million-pound costs at High Court

Experienced gardeners and beginners wanted to help Dorset disability charity

Diverse Abilities is looking for volunteers to support The Treehouse in Hurn, where they maintain grounds designed for children and adults with disabilities

Dorset Council taking action as demand for care services continues to grow

A report shows Dorset Council is currently forecasting an £8.1 million overspend for 2026/27. This represents 1.7% of the council's £466 million budget.

BCP Council ranked worst authority in the south-west for housing delivery

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council has been ranked the worst authority in the south-west for housing delivery.

Poole military wife and entrepreneur to take on 44-mile challenge for charity

Liz Hutchings from Poole, will walk 44 miles in the Braver Together Community Challenge this September to support RMA – The Royal Marines Charity.

'It was still clucking' - Woman claims takeaway served her raw chicken

A woman says she was served raw chicken in a burger from a Bournemouth takeaway before becoming sick just hours later.

Dorset organist has played at the same church every week for more than 70 years

A church organist in Dorset has been playing at the same church on the same instrument every week for more than 70 years.

'Cash-strapped councils have failed to repair broken play equipment'

Tom Hayes: For far too long, cash-strapped councils have failed to repair broken play equipment while valuable green spaces have been sold off for development.