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Listen LiveThe Nightshift
Late-night radio done right... the soundtrack that keeps Dorset moving after dark.
Sun 05:00Dorset Coast Non Stop
Back-to-back hits across the south - non-stop feel-good favourites from today and across the decades.
Sun 08:00Breakfast with Kev Kirby
Weekend breakfast with Kev - your ‘What’s On’ guide, great music, and the perfect start to your Saturday and Sunday.
Sun 10:00Paul McComish
Paul’s got everything you need for a great weekend - local info, the 'Just A Second' quiz, and the best Dorset Coast music.
Local News, Sport, Events & Weather for the Dorset Coast
Plans to convert Poole home into ten-bedroom HMO recommended for approval
A proposal to convert a family home in Poole into a 10-bedroom HMO has been recommended for approval.
BCP Council opens 2027 garden waste sign-ups as prices increase
Residents can now apply for garden waste collections across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole in 2027 – with the cost of the service increasing.
Search for two men after woman targeted in ATM theft at Tower Park
A woman was targeted in an ATM distraction theft at Tower Park and now police are searching for two men who may have been involved.
Domestic abuser jailed for nearly 10 years after fleeing to Thailand to evade trial
A man who fled the country before standing trial for beating and poisoning his then girlfriend has been jailed for nearly a decade.
‘It’s just not safe’: Residents demand council take action on clifftop van dwellers
BCP Council faces pressure over motorhome encampments on Boscombe and Southbourne cliffs, as residents demand action on overnight parking, waste and safety.
Three arrested after reports of threats and man with hammer in Boscombe
Armed police arrested three people after reports that the group was making threats and carrying weapons.
BCP Council asked to approve £11.2m plan to replace ageing laptops
BCP Council faces a £11.2m IT upgrade to replace ageing laptops, modernise systems and protect public services from cyber-attacks. Councillors decide October 13.
Free recruitment advertising for local employers with the Daily Echo
Across the BCP area, many businesses continue to face the challenge of attracting and retaining staff.
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