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The Nightshift

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

Mon 05:00

Dorset Coast Non Stop

Back-to-back hits across the south - non-stop feel-good favourites from today and across the decades.

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.

Mon 09:00

Paul Sutton

Your feel-good mornings are here! Paul takes you through the day with some great music and local event news

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

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£12,570 Personal Allowance could rise by £1,000 for pensioners in fresh calls

Pensioners are calling for the £12,570 Personal Allowance to rise by at least £1,000 as the frozen tax threshold catches more retirement income.

Waitrose, Sainsbury's and more issue hand wash recall over microbiological risk

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Smyths Toys recalls children's toy due to possible 'asbestos risk'

The Office for Product Safety & Standards confirmed the recall, stating that the toy does not meet the requirements of the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011.

Wingstop opens first Bournemouth restaurant with free wings for first 100 customers

A new chicken restaurant has arrived in town and 100 lucky customers will get a chance to snatch up some free chicken wings.

Blue Badge holders can use this simple renewal trick to stop their permit expiring

Blue Badge holders can use a little-known renewal hack to help keep their permit valid. Find out when to apply and what happens if you renew early.

Here's where the Bournemouth universities rank in latest guide from The Times

Bournemouth University and Arts University Bournemouth placed 10th and 11th in the South West in The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2027.