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Listen LiveThe Nightshift
Late-night radio done right... the soundtrack that keeps Dorset moving after dark.
Today 04:00Community Connect Catch-up
Missed Community Connect yesterday? Catch the repeat here.
Today 05:00Dorset Coast Non Stop
Back-to-back hits across the south - non-stop feel-good favourites from today and across the decades.
Today 07:00Breakfast 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.
Local News, Sport, Events & Weather for the Dorset Coast
Craft fair raises hundreds for hospice and dog charity
A charity craft fair has raised £555 to support good causes.
Holidaymakers urged not to cancel visits despite devastating wildfire
Holidaymakers have been urged not to cancel trips to the New Forest as tourism chiefs reassured visitors that businesses across the area remain open despite the ongoing wildfire.
Life-saving water safety workshops available for families in BCP this August
Non-profit community initiative Beachwise, in partnership with RNLI and hosted by BCP Leisure, is offering water safety and in-water self-rescue sessions
Temporary road closures to affect various roads in the New Forest from next week
Hampshire County Council to begin New Forest road closures from 17 August 2026 for up to 18 months due to roadworks. See full list of affected roads.
Poole nursery children enjoy a 'roarsome' day out with The Tiger Who Came to Tea
Children from Tops Poole attended a performance of the stage adaptation of The Tiger Who Came to Tea at Lighthouse Poole
Parkstone care home resident brings luck to all-women crew during sailing wish
A Parkstone care home resident took part in a race around Poole Harbour to fulfil her special sailing wish.
Bournemouth care home recognised for outstanding end-of-life care with award
Branksome Heights Care Home in Bournemouth has received the Gold Standards Framework (GSF) Quality Hallmark Award
550-home development among the latest planning applications submitted in BCP
Here are the latest planning applications submitted to BCP Council for towns within the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole area
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