Dorset Coast Radio

09/01/2026

New Podcast Alert: Speaking of Women’s Health (Dorset)

Dorset Women CIC are excited to launch Speaking of Women’s Health, a brand‑new podcast from Dorset Women CIC and NHS Dorset releasing on the 12th of January!

Based on two years of conversations with women across Dorset, the series dives into the real experiences shaping women’s healthcare locally. Hosts Marianne Storey and Anjali Mavi speak with NHS clinicians and experts about the issues that matter most, from menopause to cultural barriers and beyond.

Listen from 12 January on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & YouTube, and explore more resources at ourdorset.org.uk/women.
Podcast links will be on their website: https://dorsetwomen.org.uk/

08/01/2026

We're looking forward to welcoming Dorset Chamber to tonight. Tune in from 7pm to find out about their work and how they are championing health and wellbeing for businesses. Listen in on DAB, online and on your smart speaker

07/01/2026

We're talking with WALX tonight on . We'll be talking about the benefits of total body walking and how it can improve fitness, wellbeing and overall health. So if you're thinking about taking more exercise in 2026, tune in from 7pm. We're on DAB, online and on your smart speaker.

06/01/2026

We're welcoming West Moors Dementia Action Group to the studio tonight to talk about a great project called Art4Dementia. Tune in at 7pm to find out more about their work. You can listen on DAB, online and on your smart speaker. Community

05/01/2026

We're back with tonight from 7pm. We're talking with Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance to find out about the brilliant work they do and how you can help them. Tune in on DAB, online or on your smart speaker.

01/01/2026

As we step into a brand new year, all of us at Dorset Coast Radio want to say a heartfelt thank you to the incredible people who make our community what it is. It’s been our privilege to help share local stories and shine a light on the brilliant work happening across Dorset by some amazing people.
In the year ahead, we’ll continue championing local groups, celebrating community spirit, and creating space for everyone to be heard. Whether you tune in for music, conversation, or connection, we’re here to keep Dorset talking, supporting, and coming together.
Here’s to a year of kindness, creativity, and community.
From all of us at Dorset Coast Radio - Happy New Year.

31/12/2025

🎉✨ Our New Year’s Eve has begun! ✨🎉

✅ No news updates
✅ No radio commercials

Just six hours of feel-good anthems, massive singalongs, and proper party classics to carry you straight into 2026. 🎶🔥

And yes… we’re doing it properly — Big Ben at midnight 🔔🥂
Countdown, cheers… then straight back into the tunes.

📻 Listen live: Dorset Coast Radio
🕖 7pm–1am
🔔 Big Ben at 12!

Turn it up, share it out, and let’s bring in the New Year together! 🎆

29/12/2025

🎉✨ New Year’s Eve plans? Sorted. ✨🎉

Join us on Dorset Coast Radio for New Year’s Eve Floor Fillers - live from 7pm ‘til 1am on New Year’s Eve!

Six hours of feel-good floor-filling anthems, singalongs, and party classics to keep you moving right through to 2026.

✅ No news updates
✅ No radio commercials
Just non-stop music and party vibes all night long. 🎶🔥

And yes… we’ll be doing it properly with Big Ben at midnight 🔔🥂

Countdown, cheers, and straight back into the tunes.

📻 Listen live: Dorset Coast Radio
🕖 7pm–1am
🔔 Big Ben at 12!

Turn it up, tell your friends, and let’s see the New Year in together! 🎆

24/12/2025

Whether you’re wrapping presents, cooking up a feast, working through the holidays, or simply enjoying some well‑earned downtime, we're here throughout the festive period. Tune in for feel‑good music, local voices, festive features, and the company you can count on - whenever you need it.
Stay connected. Stay local. Stay with us this Christmas.

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23/12/2025

Everyone here at Dorset Coast Radio would like to wish our followers, supporters and partners a very merry Christmas and happy, and healthy 2026.

We have been blown away with the support we've received from everyone since we started in April, and we’ve loved being the soundtrack to your year. To every single person who tuned in, shared a story, or came onto our shows - THANK YOU. You are the heartbeat of this station and what we get up for every day.

Here’s to another year of great music and local voices. See you in 2026!

19/12/2025

Make Dorset Coast Radio your Saturday night soundtrack!
Whether you're cooking dinner, catching up with friends, or just relaxing at home, tune in from 7pm for three hours of non-stop dance floor classics

It’s more than just a radio show; it’s the soundtrack to your weekend.

17/12/2025

We're looking forward to talking with Pramacare tonight on . Tune in from 7pm to find out more about their work and how they are supporting people in their own homes. Tune in on DAB, online and on your smart speaker.