About This Station

BBC Radio Solent is the BBC's local radio station for the south of England, branding itself as "the sound of where you live." Its schedule blends local and national news, conversation, and music, with programmes such as *Alun Newman* and *Stephen Brown* featuring "big guests, great music and loads of fun." The station also covers regional sport through *Solent Sport*, offering interviews and reaction to the biggest stories from across the South, plus dedicated coverage of AFC Bournemouth, Portsmouth FC, and Southampton FC. Notable website content includes local-interest features like *Secret Hampshire*, *Secret Dorset*, and *Secret Isle of Wight*, as well as a Dorset Breakfast show. Broadcasting in English, it serves listeners across the Solent area with a mix of music, talk, and community-focused programming.