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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.

Today 13:00

Rachel Turrill

Rachel sees you through your Sunday afternoon with more music from the across the decades and local information for the week ahead

Today 16:00

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.

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

Food recall alert Tesco, Waitrose and Home Bargains shoppers warned to check fridges

Shoppers are being urged to check their fridges and cupboards after a series of food safety alerts and recalls at major UK supermarkets.

Thousands join call to raise HMRC tax free Personal Allowance to £18,000

A petition calling for the £12,570 Personal Allowance to rise to £18,000 has attracted nearly 65,000 signatures.

NHS reveals how to check if your sunscreen is past its expiry date

If your sunscreen is past its expiry date, it will not protect you as well as it should, according to an expert dermatologist.

Poole spa owner who started again from scratch reaches national awards final

Michelle Dougan, owner of Sõma Body & Skin Wellness in Canford Cliffs, is a finalist in the New Business category at the National Entrepreneur Awards.

New Forest event applies to New Forest District Council for premises licence

Carry On Costumes seeks alcohol licence for “A Christmas Adventure” at Fawcetts Field, New Milton. Public comments to New Forest District Council by Sept 2026.

Dorset charity spending thousands of pounds to dispose of unsuitable donations

Dorset Blind Association urging the public to think carefully before donating, as it spends £2,500 every month disposing of goods that can't be sold or recycled

Next of kin appeal issued by Coroner for 58-year-old man of no fixed abode

Dorset Coroner issues next of kin appeal for Keld William Buckeridge, 58, who died in Okeford Fitzpaine. Death not suspicious. Contact 01202 123900.

Temporary road closures and parking restrictions to disrupt travel across Dorset

Dorset Council announces road closures, parking restrictions and footpath bans in Upton, Corfe Mullen, Spetisbury and Tarrant Keyneston for maintenance works.