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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.

Mon 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.

Mon 09:00

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

Two new homes among the latest planning applications submitted in the BCP area

Here are the latest planning applications submitted to BCP Council for towns within the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole area

Bournemouth William Temple Association unveils new programme of public talks

The Bournemouth William Temple Association is inviting Christian men and women of all denominations to join its monthly talks, now in its 65th season

Next of kin appeal issued by Coroner for Dorset for 56-year-old woman from Poole

A next of kin appeal has been issued by the Coroner for Dorset for 56-year-old Katia Ciullierrier, who died at her home in Poole

More than 5,000 visitors and 750 cars attend major motoring event in Wimborne

Canford Classic & Supercar Sunday, held at Canford School near Wimborne, welcomed more than 5,000 visitors and 750 cars, making it the biggest event to date.

The explosive day Top Gear declared war on Dorset’s quiet coastal reputation

Discover the chaotic true story of the day Top Gear came to Dorset, blowing up a modified Fiat on the Upton Bypass and sparking a bitter row.

'Obsessive' samurai sword murder believed to be held in Dorset category C prison

A killer jailed for life for murdering a lorry driver in a “cold blooded execution” is being held in a category C prison in Dorset, the Echo understands.

New owners of Royal Arcade visit Bournemouth to make things 'bigger and better'

NEW owners of Royal Arcade visit Bournemouth to make things "Bigger and better".

Cherries to find out Europa League opponents today - Daily Echo will be at every game

The Cherries will discover their opponents for the Europa League this season today, and the Daily Echo will be travelling across the continent to bring fans coverage of a historic campaign for the club.