Dorset Coast Radio
Your local station - playing feel-good hits from today and across the decades
Dorset Coast Radio is a local station serving Bournemouth, Poole and the wider Dorset coast with feel-good hits, local information and community-focused programming. You can hear the station on DAB+ across parts of Dorset and online, with a schedule that mixes presenter-led shows, local features and regular community content.
About Dorset Coast Radio
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Frequencies & locations:
- DAB+ – Available on DAB+ across Bournemouth, Poole, Christchurch, the Purbecks, Wimborne and surrounding parts of Dorset.
- Online – Listen online via the station website, smart speaker and supported radio apps.
Dorset Coast Radio is aimed at listeners who still want local radio to feel genuinely local. The station serves Bournemouth, Poole and the wider Dorset area with a broad music mix built around familiar feel-good songs from recent years and across past decades, but it does not stop at music. Local information, community stories and on-air features help give it more substance than a generic jukebox stream.
One of the strongest parts of the station is its community angle. Dorset Coast Radio grew out of the Bournemouth and East Dorset Hospital Broadcasting Association, a long-running charity with roots going back to 1972. That background matters, because the station still leans into public service values: promoting community groups, sharing local health and wellbeing information, highlighting local events and giving local organisations airtime they would struggle to get elsewhere.
The current service is built for modern listening habits as well as traditional radio use. Dorset Coast Radio is available on DAB+ across Bournemouth, Poole, Christchurch, the Purbecks and Wimborne, while online listening and smart-speaker access make it easy to keep the station on wherever you are. The station’s mix of breakfast, daytime and specialist local programming gives it a clear identity for listeners who want a Dorset station with recognisable voices and proper local relevance.
Notable shows & presenters are:
- Gary Plummer — Breakfast with Gary Plummer: Fronts the breakfast show, giving Dorset Coast Radio an upbeat local start to the day with music, conversation and a strong local tone.
- Paul Sutton — Paul Sutton: Hosts the weekday morning show and leads the station’s Mystery Year feature, mixing feel-good music with headlines and daytime companionship.
- Rob Marsden — Rob Marsden: Takes care of the lunchtime show with great music, local chat and an easy daytime style that fits the station’s local feel.
- Andy Marlor — Andy Marlor: Presents the afternoon show with music, local news and information, a What’s On guide and entertainment updates.
- Community Connect — weeknight community feature: A key Dorset Coast Radio strand that gives local people, charities and organisations a platform to share news, projects and community stories across Dorset.
Contact Information
Official website:
https://dorsetcoastradio.co.uk/
Studio email:
getinvolved@dorsetcoastradio.co.uk
Switchboard:
01202 303887
Postal address:
Dorset Coast Radio
The Studios
First Floor, 6 Stratfield Saye
Wellington Rd
Bournemouth
BH8 8JN
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dorsetcoastradio/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dorsetcoastradio/
Dorset Coast Radio FAQ
What is Dorset Coast Radio?
Dorset Coast Radio is a local radio station serving Bournemouth, Poole and the wider Dorset area with feel-good music, local information, community features and presenter-led shows.
How can I listen to Dorset Coast Radio live?
You can listen to Dorset Coast Radio live on DAB+ in parts of Dorset, online through its website, on supported apps and through smart speakers.
Where is Dorset Coast Radio available on DAB+?
Dorset Coast Radio says it is available on DAB+ across Bournemouth, Poole, Christchurch, the Purbecks, Wimborne and nearby areas including places such as Wareham, Swanage, Broadstone, Southbourne and Boscombe.
What kind of programmes does Dorset Coast Radio broadcast?
The station broadcasts a mix of music-led local radio shows, including breakfast, daytime and afternoon presenter-led programmes, plus features such as Mystery Year and the Community Connect strand focused on local people and organisations.
How do I contact Dorset Coast Radio?
You can contact Dorset Coast Radio by phone on 01202 303887, visit the station at The Studios, First Floor, 6 Stratfield Saye, Wellington Rd, Bournemouth, BH8 8JN, or use its website and social media pages to get in touch.