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Community Connect Catch-up

Missed Community Connect yesterday? Catch the repeat here.

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

Chief of Dorset Police urges prime minister to " to protect the protectors"

Fifty police chiefs have sent an open letter to the Prime Minister calling on him to prevent the release of PC Andrew Harper’s killers.

'It's a nightmare' - A31 closure causing traffic chaos on surrounding roads

The New Forest has been hit by traffic chaos following the huge heathland fire that has broken out beside the A31.

UK flights cancelled as major European airport closes runway until end of 2026

Paris Orly Airport’s Runway 4 will be closed until December 17, affecting thousands of flights in the coming months.

RECAP- A31 to remain closed 'for at least two more days' amid fire

Firefighters continue to tackle the health land blaze that started after a van caught fire on the A31 on Sunday (August 9). The road remains closed.

Reunion lunch to celebrate those who worked on landmark Ptarmigan programme

Former employees who worked on the Ptarmigan defence communications project at Plessey Defence Systems in Christchurch are being invited to a reunion lunch.

Free dance sessions on Bournemouth terrace to continue every weekend in August

Dancing Terraces is back for 2026 at Pavilion Dance South West in Bournemouth every Friday and Saturday from 7pm to 9pm.

Poole Harbour named the best destination in England for a first-time boat trip

Poole Harbour has been named the best boating destination in England for first-time trips

Beach hut tax reclassification as second homes leaves Dorset owners underinsured

Beach huts at Mudeford Spit and Hengistbury Head now face council tax bills exceeding £1,500 a year following a decision by BCP Council to remove tax reduction.