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Paul McComish

Paul’s got everything you need for a great weekend - local info, the 'Just A Second' quiz, and the best Dorset Coast music.

Today 13:00

Rachel Turrill

Rachel sees you through your Sunday afternoon with more music from the across the decades and local information for the week ahead

Today 16:00

Dorset Coast Non Stop

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Today 22:00

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

LIVE - Boy, 17, sustains 'serious' injuries after 'stabbing'

A 17-year-old boy sustained 'serious' injuries after a 'stabbing' in Crichel Mount Road in Poole.

Missing Bournemouth teenager, 15, found after police search

Missing 15-year-old Morgane has been found after Dorset Police and Dorset Search and Rescue searches in Bournemouth and Boscombe on September 20, 2026.

Police warn youths over break-ins at dangerous abandoned Bournemouth building

Police have issued a warning after reports of youths breaking into an abandoned building in Bournemouth.

Bournemouth baker to appear on The Great British Bake Off tomorrow

Dorset baker Danni enters Great British Bake Off tent as county adds another contestant to roll of honour

Man charged after alleged drink driving incident

A man in his 50s from Blackfield has been charged after an alleged drink driving incident.

Mrs Hinch fans' cheap alternative to 'demon appliance' to dry clothes in winter

Tumble dryers can cost a lot of money to run so Mrs Hinch fans have shared their cheap alternative to the "demon appliance".

Dorset care home organises dog show for its residents, families and friends

Trinity Manor Care Home in Sherborne hosted a dog show for residents, families, and friends, who all brought their canine companions along to participate.

'We could lose everything': Garage owners shocked by redevelopment plans

A Christchurch family says it could lose its business, livelihood and home after discovering plans to demolish JP Motors on Fairmile Road. Customers have launched petitions in support of the garage.