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The Nightshift

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

Sun 05:00

Dorset Coast Non Stop

Back-to-back hits across the south - non-stop feel-good favourites from today and across the decades.

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.

Sun 10:00

Paul McComish

Paul’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

Bournemouth’s Happyland remains open despite brief closure.

Bournemouth’s Happyland arcade continues to trade, despite a brief 2024 closure.

WATCH - Why this Poole fish and chip shop is the plaice to be

Poole's Lakeside Fish & Chips reaches the top 10 of the National Fish & Chip Awards 2027, the only South Coast restaurant in the running for the final five.

'Everyone knew he had a violent side' - rape victim speaks out after attacker jailed

A “violent” rapist who “showed no remorse” after repeatedly raping a teenage girl has been jailed for nearly five years.

Pokémon cards worth 12K stolen from bungalow while owner on holiday

RARE trading cards worth up to £12,000 were stolen while its owner was on holiday.

New image released of man who has been missing since Sunday

Police are continuing an urgent search for a man who has been missing for four days.

Bournemouth woman accused of murder appears in court

A woman accused of murdering a man in Southampton has appeared at Southampton Crown Court

SOBO Beach's future operator revealed after a £24 million deal

The company selected to take over SOBO Beach has been revealed, following a £24 million deal.

Dad with 'appalling' driving record finally jailed after 'running out of chances'

Serial disqualified driver Daniel Bennett jailed for 12 months at Southampton Crown Court after using fake number plates, driving uninsured and without a licence.