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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

Sir David Attenborough's wildlife cameraman to talk about new book next month

On September 9 at the PIG hotel, James Aldred will be talking about his new book, A Wagon In The Woods.

High parking charges could be driving visitors away from towns like Bournemouth

A survey found 31 per cent of drivers faced with parking fees of £20 to £30 for a day at the coast would either leave immediately or pay once but never return.

Popular annual duck race returns to Wimborne this month

The 26th Annual Duck Race to be staged in aid of Wimborne in Bloom will take place on the River Allen on Saturday 29th August 2026 at 3pm.

Mental health charity celebrates successful New Forest Show

Hammersley Homes is celebrating a highly successful three days at the New Forest Show

Charity to offer advice for families transitioning to adult services

A Dorset charity is helping families of disabled young people prepare for a major life transition.

Century-old independent electrical retailer in Dorset wins national recognition

Dacombes of Wimborne took home three awards at the 2026 IER Awards, including Best Overall Independent Retailer Focused on Sustainability.

Pupils raise money for breast cancer unit on Throwback Thursday

The children dressed as spiders, beetles and ladybirds for an ugly bug ball at the Poole school on July 20, 1999.

Details released for planned £1.4m refurb of eight play areas

Finalised concept designs have been released for revamps at eight play spaces across Bournemouth, Christchurch, and Poole, costing more than £1.4 million.