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Friday Night Floor Fillers

Non-stop Floor Fillers - let us turn your lounge into a dancefloor! Hit after hit, it's two hours of non-stop classics to round out the working week!

Today 23:00

The Nightshift

Late-night radio done right... the soundtrack that keeps Dorset moving after dark.

Sat 04:00

Community Re-Connect

Join Andy Read as we re-connect with some of our recent guests and interviews.

Sat 05:00

Dorset Coast Non Stop

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

Care South's Community Fund donates £1,000 to Christchurch Community Partnership

Christchurch Community Partnership receives £1,000 Care South grant to tackle loneliness among older people through lunch clubs, exercise and meet-ups.

Boscombe Salvation Army Band to mark 140th anniversary with guest performers

Boscombe Salvation Army Band celebrates its 140th anniversary with Black Dyke Band at a special Bournemouth concert on November 7, supporting its Christian mission.

Bournemouth set to celebrate Diwali with vibrant community mela next month

Bournemouth’s Diwali Mela takes place on November 14 at St Francis Church, Charminster, featuring Indian food, music, crafts and entertainment. Tickets £3.

Award-winning Shakespeare celebration to return to Christchurch next year

Christchurch Town Council has backed plans for the Shakespeare Shout to return in 2027 and beyond, following the success of the first event earlier this year.

New Milton Town Council invites residents to join tree planting initiative

New Milton Town Council is inviting people to participate in their annual Plant a Tree Initiative

Spooky surprises to fill the forest at Moors Valley Country Park for Halloween

Moors Valley Country Park and Forest will host an illuminated trail through the woods alongside spooky family activities, crafts and themed food.

Dorset school officially opens its new college and residences for sixth form

Canford School has officially opened its new College and Residences, marking a significant investment in the future of post-16 education in Dorset.

Loan agreement to help complete restoration of rare Second World War tank

The Tank Museum in Bovington secures a rare Swedish engine and gearbox loan, bringing King Tiger V2 closer to running again as restoration donations continue.