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The Nightshift

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

Two mums to cycle 1,000km across Turkey with toddlers for leukaemia charity

Two mums will cycle more than 1,000km across Turkey with their toddlers from October 22, raising money for a leukaemia charity over 25 days.

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 dining experience and nightlife venue MAISON to replace former strip club

A new dining and nightlife experience in coming to Bournemouth.

Expanding planning consultancy in Bournemouth welcomes three new hires

Dorset planning consultancy KPPC Planning Consultants appoints three chartered planners, taking its RTPI-qualified team to six and staff total to nine.

Miriam Margolyes to make her pantomime debut at Lighthouse Poole this winter

Miriam Margolyes will make her pantomime debut as cheese-loving Giant Blunderbore in Lighthouse Poole’s Jack and the Beanstalk this Christmas.

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.