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Listen Live

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.

Today 10:00

Alfie at the weekend

Alfie's got everything you need for a great weekend - local info, the 'Just A Second' quiz, and the best Dorset Coast music.

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

Campaigners call to save WWII gun emplacement as council plans demolition

A call has been made to protect a Second World War gun position overlooking Swanage seafront.

Why you've been washing your towels wrong all this time

Towels smelling musty? An expert reveals simple laundry mistakes to avoid and how to keep bath towels fresh, soft and fluffy for longer.

Comic Con returns to Bournemouth with celebrity guests and cosplay competition

Lightsabers, superheroes, and all things pop culture are set to take over Bournemouth Comic Con this weekend.

Motorcyclist hospitalised after crash with van closes road in Poole

A motorcyclist was taken to hospital after a crash with a van in Poole.

Customers told 'no refunds' after bike firm enters liquidation with no warning

A Winton bike shop has gone into liquidation after customers who spent thousands on bikes and servicing found it closed, with its social media, website and phone line suddenly removed.

Why supporting young job seekers makes good business sense

As businesses across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole continue to face recruitment challenges, there has never been a better time to invest in the next generation of talent.