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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.

Today 09:00

Paul Sutton

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

Today 10:00

Paul Sutton's Mystery Year

The Mystery Year with Paul Sutton. Hits & Headlines from one classic year, but what year?

Today 12:00

Paul McComish in the Afternoon

Great music, local news and information, the What's On guide and the latest showbiz news!

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

Coffee rave coming to Bournemouth to raise funds for Diverse Abilities

A unique Coffee Rave is coming to Bournemouth on October 1, featuring live DJs, great coffee and fundraising for Diverse Abilities. Find out how to get tickets.

Ringwood Farmers’ Market returns with Hampshire food and drink producers

Ringwood Farmers’ Market returns to Gateway Square on September 26, with Hampshire food, drink and artisan produce from local farmers and makers. Shop direct.

Bournemouth romance festival to feature bestselling authors and industry experts

Bournemouth will become the heart of romance fiction this autumn as it hosts the return of the Romance Writing Festival.

Free Pickleball taster session for people with Parkinson’s in Mudeford

People with Parkinson’s can join a free Pickleball taster session in Mudeford, Dorset, on September 16, with equipment provided and all abilities welcome.

Tom Hayes MP: 'Pollution issue is heartbreaking and we need action'

The River Stour and Christchurch Harbour matter. They are where children sail, families spend time together, and people connect with nature. I love spending time there myself.

Vision for trains in BCP includes Dorset Metro, station move and crossing closure

A Dorset Metro, improvements to accessibility, and relocating stations have been included as part of a long-term plan to improve train services in Bournemouth, Christchurch, and Poole.