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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 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.

Today 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

Discounted plants and family fun on offer at Bournemouth plant sale next month

Discounted plants, crafts, and family fun will be on offer in Bournemouth at Cherry Tree Nursery’s Plant Sale and Autumn Fayre on September 19

Free Tinnitus Information Day coming to Bournemouth in September

Tinnitus UK is bringing its free Tinnitus Information Day to Bournemouth on September 5 at Pavilion Dance South West.

Residents at Wimborne care home visited by local miniature horse Mr Kelloggs

Mr Kelloggs, from Linking Hearts Therapy Horses, spent time with residents at Hyacinth House in Wimborne with a dose of animal magic and gentle affection.

Proposals could protect most-loved coastal assets in BCP area for years to come

New plans to protect and restore life to some of Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole’s most-loved coastal assets are set to be discussed by councillors.

Magna Housing secures £250m for 1,500 affordable homes in Dorset and Somerset

Magna Housing has secured £250 million to deliver 1,500 affordable homes across Dorset and Somerset

Independent family brewer Hall & Woodhouse announces record profits

Independent family brewer and pub company, Hall & Woodhouse, has confirmed that Underlying Profit Before Tax increased by a further 16% to £9.3million.

Dorset beach named among the UK’s most dog-friendly destinations

Hengistbury West, located near Bournemouth, was selected as one of just 10 beaches featured in the 2026 dog-friendly beach guide compiled by Vets Now.