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Community Connect

Connecting local charities and voluntary groups - sharing events and opportunities, helping the community discover and support each other.

Today 20:00

Dorset Coast Non Stop

Back-to-back hits across the south - non-stop feel-good favourites from today and across the decades.

Today 22:00

The Nightshift

Late-night radio done right... the soundtrack that keeps Dorset moving after dark.

Thu 04:00

Community Connect Catch-up

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

'Do not eat' warnings as recalls issued at Tesco, Waitrose, Home Bargains and more

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has issued "do not eat" warnings for potentially unsafe items due to potential health risks.

Martin Lewis reveals the simple pension mistake that could trigger an HMRC bill

Martin Lewis explains the difference between pension withdrawals, drawdown and annuities, and why taking money at the wrong time could increase your tax bill.

Gliding activities at Eyres Field in Dorset continuing under a new club name

Following a period of significant change, gliding activity at Eyres Field is continuing under a new club name: Purbeck Flying

Wessex Internet recognised for its impact on rural full fibre connectivity

Wessex Internet has been recognised as a winner of the Best of British Businesses 2026 by The Independent and Business Reporter

Bournemouth shop applies for premises licence to sell alcohol seven days a week

Elitoria International Food Ltd has applied for a premises licence at 1 Royal London House, Bournemouth. Comments to BCP Council accepted until August 21.

How to spend a day in the BCP area with gorgeous beaches, museums and more

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole welcome millions of visitors every year, but how should you spend a day here?

Remembering vibrant 2001 Folk Festival when bells and ribbons took over coast

Wooden staves cracked through the salty air as Morris dancers in bright ribbons and bells took over the Purbeck coast.

Dorset residents to see 93 per cent solar eclipse hailed as UK's best since 1999

Dorset is set for a spectacular celestial show next week, with the Moon expected to obscure about 93 per cent of the Sun during a deep partial solar eclipse.