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Paddle steamer saved 1,600 at Dunkirk and now serves food
Built in 1927 by Day, Summers and Company of Southampton at their Northam shipyard on the River Itchen.
700 year old Wimborne church to get its first-ever toilet after £35k grant
A 700-year-old church is finally set to get its first toilet.
Former Bournemouth school pupil crowned best dentist in South West England and Wales
A former school boy from Bournemouth has been crowned as the Best Dentist in South West England and Wales and attributes his success to his education and community in the town.
Royal Exeter Hotel plans to be heard by licensing committee
A hotel In Bournemouth, recently acquired by Richard Carr, is applying for a secondary license despite concerns from residents about safety, noise, and an increase of anti-social behaviour.
Man given parking ticket in Bournemouth by traffic warden from London
BCP Council has confirmed it is using agency traffic wardens to help enforce parking restrictions, after a resident received a fine issued by a warden based in London.

Local filmmaker takes on Disability Film Challenge
Local News

Local filmmaker Dave Young and the team at The Shouting Mute have been selected to take part in the Easterseals Disability Film Challenge.
Win a VR Mania Experience with the School Run Riddle
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We’ve teamed up with VR Mania to give you the chance to win an unforgettable prize — a VR Mania experience.
Rescan Your DAB Radio
Local News

Following the wider technical issues we mentioned in our recent update, some radios and devices may need a quick refresh to pick us up properly again. The good news: it only takes a minute.
Live from Solent Motor Homes
Local News

We swapped the comfort of the studio for something a little more… luxurious this morning, taking the Hot Radio Breakfast Show on the road to Solent Motor Homes — and honestly, what an upgrade it was.
Muddy Dog Dash 2026
Local News

If you’ve ever wondered what pure joy looks like, I can confirm it’s a muddy dog, a wagging tail, and a finish-line grin.