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The Nightshift

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

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

New Forest pony sale cancelled as deadly equine flu outbreak kills 35 horses

An equine flu outbreak that has killed 35 New Forest ponies has forced a pony sale to be cancelled

Jessica Toale column: Winton Health Centre set to reopen after campaign

Today I’m kicking off my two-day politics summer school at Bournemouth University.

Local musicians selected to create new music inspired by the stories of Wimborne

Guitarist Will McNicol and drummer Luke Selby have been commissioned to create original music inspired by the people, stories and identity of Wimborne.

Bournemouth community group celebrates three years with remarkable milestone

Bournemouth Walk, Coffee & Cake... And Everything Else! marked both its third anniversary and a milestone at a special event on August 18

Nearly half of eligible taxpayers missed the first Making Tax Digital deadline

According to analysis by Azets, 428,000 self-employed individuals, sole traders, and landlords missed the first Making Tax Digital for Income Tax deadline.

New Forest luxury property consultants named the best in their field

Luxury Property Projects won Best Luxury Residential Project Management Consultancy 2026 – Hampshire and Dorset at BUILD Magazine’s Design and Build Awards.

Dorset homecare provider staff take on triathlon for Spinal Injuries Association

Dorset-based homecare provider Abbots Care took part in the Superhero Series Triathlon last Saturday, raising money for the Spinal Injuries Association (SIA).