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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.

Today 13:00

Rachel Turrill

Rachel sees you through your Sunday afternoon with more music from the across the decades and local information for the week ahead

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

Actor Jason Statham faces row over £20m New Forest homes plan

Jason Statham faces a New Forest planning battle over driveway and lake plans at his £20m estate, with ecologists raising great crested newt concerns.

Petition launched against 'monster development' as plans spark anger

A petition has been launched against plans for a new retirement complex in Lymington

Wagamama introduces major change to customers for first time in 34-year history

Wagamama has introduced same-day bookings for its restaurants, meaning guests have another option alongside walk-ins

Tesco opens 28,000 Christmas jobs across UK with no CV needed

Tesco is recruiting 28,000 temporary workers across the UK for Christmas, with pay starting at £13.28 an hour and no CV required.

Shoppers warned 'stop wearing' Next sandals over potential injury risk

Next has recalled Mint Velvet Raya wedge sandals over concerns the footbed could detach from the heel and cause wearers to fall.

Bournemouth man launches foundation to support those facing addiction and trauma

Bournemouth man Ed Bates launches Thrive Foundation, offering free mental health and addiction support, counselling and recovery help through lived experience.

The Poole youth club that made TV’s most famous choirmaster

Discover how TV choirmaster Gareth Malone transformed early struggles in Bournemouth and raw youth work in Poole into the authentic style that captured the nation on The Choir.

Toby Carvery launches special offer in response to cutting portion size claims

Toby Carvery has responded to portion size claims with a £7 roast offer, a charity feast and an invitation behind the scenes for content creator, Tee Gee.