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The Nightshift

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

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 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.

Today 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

UK drivers warned of hefty fines over common roundabout manoeuvre

"Slingshotting" involves entering a roundabout from the right-hand lane and circling around to take a left exit, avoiding a line of waiting vehicles.

Proposal for traveller caravans on land in Christchurch

A plan has been submitted to place two traveller caravans in Christchurch

Developer aims to demolish existing building to make way for 14 new units

Developer proposes demolishing a Sharp Road, Poole warehouse to build 14 new industrial units with parking and landscaping near Alder Hills Nature Reserve.

Bid to knock down bungalow for two semi-detached homes

Plans have been submitted to turn a bungalow in Bournemouth into two semi-detached homes.

Bournemouth vet shares five surprising facts about feline health and wellbeing

Stokewood Vets in Bournemouth is offering advice to support feline health and wellbeing, with practical tips covering handling, nutrition, vaccinations.

New scheme to protect homeowners from 'cowboy builders' to launch next month

People carrying out home renovations will receive greater protection from rogue ‘cowboy builders’ through a new database of trusted traders

Ringwood road to close for no more than one night for resurfacing works

Hightown Hill will be closed overnight for resurfacing from 9pm, 10 September to 6am, 11 September. Kier Infrastructure, Hampshire County Council.

Upcoming road works across BCP set to cause delays from August 31 to September 6

Drivers in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole face road closures and temporary road works in September due to BCP Council and utility roadworks. Expect delays.