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

Today 22:00

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Mon 07:00

Breakfast with Gary Plummer

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Paul Sutton

Your feel-good mornings are here! Paul takes you through the day with some great music and local event news

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

Ringwood Town Council pledges to uphold high standards of conduct and respect

Ringwood Town Council signed the Civility and Respect Pledge, an initiative backed by National Association of Local Councils and Society of Local Council Clerks

New group exhibition showcasing the work of six local artists opens in Poole

Drax Studio in Canford Cliffs is hosting the exhibition, titled Poole Artists until September 12.

Bournemouth restaurant wants to sell alcohol until 2am from Tuesday to Sunday

Rango, Poole Hill, Bournemouth, seeks a new alcohol licence until 2am with live music and late-night refreshment. Submit views to BCP Council by 7 Sept 2026.

West End star announces 20-year anniversary tour visiting Ringwood next year

Lee Mead, known for his role in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, will be performing at The Barn on Friday, November 5, 2027.

Save £5 at Hobbycraft when you spend £30 in store, online and on the app

Hobbycraft has announced an exclusive, limited-time Club promotion giving customers £5 off in-store, online and app purchases when spending £30 or more

Bournemouth pair to cycle from London to Paris in aid of Action Medical Research

Roger Wareham and Eloise Ward from Saffery’s Bournemouth office will take part in Möntare 2026, a three-day ride supporting Action Medical Research.

New performing arts academy to open its doors in Bournemouth next month

The Pauline Quirke Academy of Performing Arts (PQA) will officially open in Bournemouth with an open day on Saturday, September 19.

What's on in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole cinemas this weekend

This weekend sees the release of a new film from director Sir Ridley Scott, a rom-com, and a British gangster film, alongside other films across BCP cinemas.