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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

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.

Mon 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

Man was in control of dangerous dog that injured child - In the Dock

The following cases were heard at Poole Magistrates' Court:

New UK-wide directory connecting people with local producers to launch next week

Fresh From Our Farms will be unveiled on September 24 at the annual Love Local Trust Local (LLTL) Awards Night, held at Down Barn Farm near Blandford Forum.

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.

Hospitality directors warned to act as one in six businesses risks failure

Antony Batty warns UK hospitality directors to act early as rising wages, energy, food costs and business rates drive losses, cash-flow pressure and closures.

Westlife to perform in Bournemouth next month as part of 25th anniversary tour

Westlife will perform at Bournemouth International Centre (BIC) on October 14, as part of their Westlife 25: The Anniversary World Tour

Next of kin appeal issued for 36-year-old man who died in Bournemouth

Dorset Coroner seeks next of kin for Christopher Dean Redmond, 36, who died in Bournemouth on 17 Sept 2026. Death not suspicious. Contact 01202 123900.

Poole road to temporarily close for more than two months for utility works

Brudenell Road, Poole, to close from 12 Oct–19 Dec 2026 for utility works by Woodmace. Diversions in place, full Council details and travel advice.

'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.