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The Nightshift

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

Today 04:00

Community Connect Catch-up

Missed Community Connect yesterday? Catch the repeat here.

Today 05:00

Dorset Coast Non Stop

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

Today 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

Council tax shake-up could change what millions pay as England homes face revaluation

Could your council tax bill change? MPs have been quizzing HMRC over what an England-wide property revaluation could mean for households.

M&S Beauty Advent Calendar is back and better than ever – how to get it first

The M&S Beauty Advent Calendar returns on October 13 with Estée Lauder, Benefit, Aveda and more. Find out how to get early access.

Upton Country Park to host new immersive Illuminate light trail this winter

Illuminate launches at Poole’s Upton Country Park on November 20, 2026, with a family-friendly festive light trail, food, drinks and tickets on sale.

Wingstop confirms opening date with free wings for first 100 customers

Wingstop Bournemouth opens on September 18 at Bobby’s, serving wings, tenders and sides, with free wings for the first 100 customers.

Dorset beach which is a 'good place to hunt for fossils' among Britain's best

Ringstead Bay has been named among Britain's top 20 remote beaches by The Telegraph

Council exploring routes for tram network in BCP area to reduce car dependency

Routes for a potentially transformative tram network are being explored by BCP Council as part of a long-term vision to reduce car dependency across the conurbation.

Grant helps young CCTV specialist's business grow

A SWEF Enterprise Fund grant from Dorset Community Foundation for ambitious Maks Zielenski has helped him zoom in on growing his security camera business.