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Developer plans 'pinnacle of entertainment' venue after taking over cocktail bar
A PROPERTY developer has said its he wants to create the “pinnacle of entertainment” in Bournemouth after acquiring the Royal Exeter Hotel and 1812 cocktail bar.
Woman trapped herself on bus after sex assault by drunken man in town centre
A WOMAN was forced to lock herself inside a bus for safety after a man sexually assaulted her at a bus stop in Bournemouth town centre, a court heard.
Woman 'grabbed around neck' by man and bitten by dog
A WOMAN has been "grabbed around the neck" bitten by a dog whilst out walking on Chesil Beach, police said
Spitfire flypast set for Dorset this week
A special Spitfire flight marking the aircraft’s 90th anniversary will depart Exeter at 10am on Friday, April 17, flying over Dorset
Dorset MP slams 'decriminalisation' of phone theft in underfunded Dorset Police
Mid Dorset and North Poole MP criticises the underfunding for Dorset Police over its failure to tackle phone theft, claiming the offence has been “effectively decriminalised” as charge rates drop below two per cent.

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.