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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 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

Today 10:00

Paul Sutton's Mystery Year

The Mystery Year with Paul Sutton. Hits & Headlines from one classic year, but what year?

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

Volunteers named as finalists in the Radio Solent Make a Difference Awards

A group of volunteers has been named as finalists in the Radio Solent Make a Difference Awards

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.

Candid Divorce Lawyer column: 'How can I divorce cheaply?'

Divorce and money are often mentioned together, usually accompanied by a sharp intake of breath and a story about someone's neighbour who spent enough on legal fees to buy a small cottage!

Office building celebrates 23 years at the heart of Ferndown business community

Nimrod Way, Arena Offices' centre in Ferndown, first opened its doors in 2003 and has since become the foundation of a network of 12 centres.

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

Oceanarium Bournemouth welcomes new penguin chick to its Humboldt colony

Oceanarium Bournemouth has announced the arrival of a Humboldt penguin chick at its Penguin Beach Encounter.

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.