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Today 22:00

The Nightshift

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Thu 04:00

Community Connect Catch-up

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Thu 07:00

Breakfast with Gary Plummer

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

Inspiration Agency team participated in the 2026 Sassy Walk in Swanage

A team from the Inspiration Agency participated in the 2026 Sassy Walk, raising funds for Batten Fighters Forever

Bournemouth teenagers in care share how a spare room transformed their lives

Bournemouth-based Orange Grove Foster Care is encouraging more people to consider fostering through its latest campaign

New Dorset Community Foundation chief executive relishing chance to make a difference

Louise Balaam has been appointed chief executive of Dorset Community Foundation, bringing over 20 years of experience to Dorset’s largest county-based funder.

Café on Mudeford Beach applies for premises licence to sell alcohol until 11pm

The Beach House, located at Mudeford Beach, has submitted a premises licence application to BCP Council.

Dorset museum unveils its latest festive tank-themed jumper design

The Tank Museum in Bovington has launched its 2026 Christmas jumper, featuring Santa Claus riding a Sherman tank through a wintry scene.

Parkstone cinema demolished after 43 years as Regal and Victory Palace

Discover Parkstone’s lost cinemas - the Victory Palace and Art Deco Regal brought films, 3D screenings and Saturday clubs to Dorset

Council orders restaurant in Bournemouth to demolish unauthorised extension

An Italian restaurant in Bournemouth has been ordered to demolish an unauthorised extension after planning enforcement officers ruled it harms neighbours and ruins the character of the street