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The Nightshift

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

Today 04:00

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.

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

Solar eclipse in UK skies this month - Here's how and when to see the rare event

A rare partial solar eclipse will be in the UK this August. Here's how and when you can see it.

Royal Bournemouth Hospital entrance enhanced by inspiring new artwork

The Royal Bournemouth Hospital is benefitting from an exciting new artwork at the BEACH Building, unveiled on Wednesday, July 29.

Honda Day at Sammy Miller Motorcycle Museum hailed as 'great success'

Honda Day took place at the Sammy Miller Motorcycle Museum in New Milton on July 25, celebrating the iconic Japanese motorcycle brand.

30mph speed limit to come into place on Wimborne St Giles roads due to festival

Dorset travel update: August 2026 sees road closures, speed limits and diversions in Wimborne St Giles, Lytchett Minster, Witchampton and Blandford St Mary.

Go Ape at Moors Valley Country Park offering discount on activities this summer

Go Ape is giving families the chance to explore its Moor Valley Country Park site for 15% off this summer as part of the Great British Summer Savings scheme.

REVIEW: Graham Gouldman & Heart Full of Songs at St Peter's Church in Poole

Cliff Moore review of Graham Gouldman & Heart Full of Songs – St Peter’s Church, Poole

Two roads in Bournemouth to temporarily close for gas mains replacement works

Gas mains replacement works by SGN will close Coombe Avenue and Redhill Drive, Bournemouth, 17 August–3 September 2026. Plan ahead for diversions.

Lymington event celebrates introduction of latest New Forest buses from Morebus

Local people and visitors gathered in Lymington recently, to celebrate the introduction of five brand new buses to serve Morebus’ New Forest Breezer routes.