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

Today 04:00

Community Re-Connect

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

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 08:00

Breakfast with Kev Kirby

Weekend breakfast with Kev - your ‘What’s On’ guide, great music, and the perfect start to your Saturday and Sunday.

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

Martin Lewis explains Blue Badge rule change that could save drivers money

Martin Lewis explains changes to Disabled Persons Railcard eligibility, including how Blue Badge holders could save a third on train fares.

Bus and train passengers face £100 fines for common habit under new crackdown

Passengers who are anti-social on public transport, including buses and trains, could be fined for not using headphones when listening to something.

Rare Royal Mint 50p coin sells for more than 400 times face value on eBay

A rare 2009 Kew Gardens 50p coin has sold for £213.50 on eBay after drawing 18 bids, fetching more than 400 times its original face value.

Rick Stein's son expecting baby with new partner after reported split from wife

The son of celebrity chef Rick Stein has announced he is expecting a baby with his new partner following a reported split from his wife.

Exact time clocks change in the UK this weekend and why they change

Clocks will go back across the UK this weekend on Sunday, October 25 at 2am, marking the end of British Summer Time and an extra hour in bed.

Dorset law firm recognised in the prestigious Chambers UK Legal Guide 2027

Ellis Jones Solicitors, which has offices in Bournemouth, Poole, Ringwood, Swanage, and Wimborne, has been recognised in the Chambers UK Legal Guide 2027.

Dorset named as one of the top treasure hotspots in the UK, new research reveals

Dorset has been named one of the UK’s top treasure hotspots, with 23.4 recorded finds per 100 square kilometres

New Milton school named the best independent school in the south of England

Ballard School in New Milton, Hampshire, was named Regional Independent School of the Year (South) at the Independent Schools of the Year Awards 2026.