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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 19:00

Saturday Night Floor Fillers

Non-stop Floor Fillers - let us turn your lounge into a dancefloor! Hit after hit, it's three hours of non-stop classics.

Today 23:00

The Nightshift

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

Sun 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

New group exhibition showcasing the work of six local artists opens in Poole

Drax Studio in Canford Cliffs is hosting the exhibition, titled Poole Artists until September 12.

Bournemouth restaurant wants to sell alcohol until 2am from Tuesday to Sunday

Rango, Poole Hill, Bournemouth, seeks a new alcohol licence until 2am with live music and late-night refreshment. Submit views to BCP Council by 7 Sept 2026.

Bridget Jones meets Fleabag as Poole mum turns heartbreak into debut novel

A mum-of-two has turned her experiences of grief, addiction, and heartbreak into a successful novel.

West End star announces 20-year anniversary tour visiting Ringwood next year

Lee Mead, known for his role in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, will be performing at The Barn on Friday, November 5, 2027.

Save £5 at Hobbycraft when you spend £30 in store, online and on the app

Hobbycraft has announced an exclusive, limited-time Club promotion giving customers £5 off in-store, online and app purchases when spending £30 or more

New towing boat put to work as Beaulieu River barge gets a makeover

Pickle has been introduced on the Beaulieu River to support the boatyard team with transporting customer vessels to and from the marina.

New performing arts academy to open its doors in Bournemouth next month

The Pauline Quirke Academy of Performing Arts (PQA) will officially open in Bournemouth with an open day on Saturday, September 19.

What's on in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole cinemas this weekend

This weekend sees the release of a new film from director Sir Ridley Scott, a rom-com, and a British gangster film, alongside other films across BCP cinemas.