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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

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

State Pension age rises to 67 - who will be hit hardest as retirement age goes up?

Millions face a longer wait for their State Pension as the age rises to 67 by 2028. Seven groups could be most at risk.

'Do not eat' warning issued to Tesco shoppers after 'health risk' recall

Tesco is warning customers not to eat one of its products which has been recalled due to a potential health risk.

Invasive mosquito that can spread severe diseases found breeding in UK for first time

The Aedes aegypti mosquito, known to transmit viruses such as dengue and Zika virus, has been found breeding in the UK for the first time.

Poole Netball head coach Hayley Peyman dies suddenly aged 42

Tributes have been paid to an “inspirational” netball coach with a “larger-than-life personality”.

Bishop to raise money for historic churches through 20-church walking challenge

Karen Gorham, Bishop of Sherborne and acting Bishop of Salisbury, will take on the 20 church challenge in Poole as part of the annual Ride + Stride event

Residents 'disappointed' as Holland & Barrett announces Bournemouth closure

Another Holland & Barrett store in Dorset is set to close this month following signage announcing the retailer's imminent closure displayed in its windows.

New leadership team announced for recently unified Sherborne Schools Group

Sherborne Schools Group has announced the appointment of Dr Ruth Sullivan as its first group chief executive officer

Final acts and endless family fun as Arts by the Sea unveils full 2026 programme

Arts by the Sea revealed final artists joining its festival, completing this year’s programme with music, theatre, dance, poetry and creativity for the family