Dorset Coast Radio to launch following closure of Hospital Radio Bedside

A new community radio station is launching on Good Friday from Bournemouth.

Dorset Coast Radio is on the newly-launched Poole, Purbeck and Wimborne small-scale DAB multiplex, and will be added to the Bournemouth multiplex once that launches to give it coverage across the coastal area.

The station aims to provide a platform for local voices, music, news, and stories. It will connect people and provide entertainment news and useful information, as well as showcasing the work of local community groups.

Station Manager, Andy Marlor says: “We have worked hard to develop a different approach to local radio.

“We put the listener at the heart of what we do. This means we not only play great music but make sure that we share useful and helpful information about community events and services to make it really local and relevant.

“We’re also inviting local community groups to get involved and share information about what they do and how they help local people. We have a dedicated show each weeknight from 7pm to showcase the best of our community across Dorset.”

Dorset Coast Radio has risen from the ashes of Hospital Radio Bedside, which has recently closed down. The HRB studios are currently being used for the new DAB station, and the team will use the expertise and legacy of HRB for the new service.