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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

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

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.

Tributes to much-loved former Echo journalist who has died aged 58

Loving tributes have been paid to popular former Dorset Echo journalist Ruth Meech, who has died suddenly aged 58

UK drivers over age of 70 issued Highway Code rule update

UK drivers over the age of 70 years old have been issued an updater reminder on a must-know Highway Code rule.

Arrest made after teen reports sexual assault in Ferndown

A man has been arrested after a 16-year-old girl was sexually assaulted at a Ferndown bus stop.

Russell Brand told woman 'it's just fun' during alleged Bournemouth hotel rape

Russell Brand told a woman “it’s just fun” as he allegedly raped her in a hotel room at the Labour Party conference in Bournemouth, a court has heard.