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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

Plans for new music building at school after classroom repurposed for SEND

A school in Poole has submitted plans for a new music building after its previous facility was repurposed to accommodate children with special educational needs.

Free student study and social hub opening in Bournemouth town centre

A new social hub offering free space for students to study and socialise is launching in a venue in Bournemouth town centre.

Jess Toale: 'What would you put in an empty shop in Bournemouth town centre?'

What would you put in an empty shop in Bournemouth town centre?

Rare Hobbit book bought for 37p could be worth £64,000

The world renowned 'father of fantasy' J.R.R Tolkien’s close connections to Dorset are being remembered ahead of international Hobbit Day next week.

Artificial intelligence helping council build 'more efficient workforce'

DESPITE fears about Artificial Intelligence use Dorset Council says the technology has already started to build a more efficient workforce, freeing up capacity to provide better services.