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09/01/2025

A piece of what was considered old over-the-horizon communication Cold War tech has got the attention of the UK's Ministry of Defence.

Royal Signals Museum

The Comet is a smaller and more practical version of troposcatter technology that was developed during the Cold War.

07/01/2025

It was Mayne himself who noted that the treatment of prisoners of war became more brutal the further they were from the frontline and actual fighting.

Colonel Tim Collins, who served on two operational tours with the SAS, says Mayne should receive the honour that was denied him 80 years ago.

23/12/2024

13/12/2024

Big shout out to all at Blandford Camp and this year's Turkey Trot 🦃 and soldier's Christmas Day 🎄

There was fancy dress, carol singing and a festive lunch served by the officers and warrant officers of the regiment.

📸11th Royal Corps of Signals Regiment

12/12/2024

⚽ WHO AM I?! ⚽
Four clues, one identity… but who is it?

Go on, you look like a winner to me.

11/12/2024

Congratulations Polly!

Our very happy winner of the Echo Spot on BFBS Blandford’s ‘Jingle Bells’ comp.

Thanks to everyone for taking part and thank you to Downlands School choir for making it possible with their angelic voices!

10/12/2024

Due to essential maintenance, BFBS Blandford on 89.3 FM and BFBS Gurkha on 101.5 FM are currently off air.

We are still here online though, via your smart speaker and the BFBS app 🎉

06/12/2024

HEY YOU!

What's the missing word? Message me or call on 01258 442100 before 8:00am with the right answer and I'll draw a winner at 8:15am.

That's just for you mind, the rest of us will play 'Jingle Bells' as normal on BFBS Blandford at 7:45...

04/12/2024

🎄Excuse me? Can I have your attention please?🎄

Listen to this clip of the Downlands School Christmas choir, tell me the missing word and get in the draw on Friday to win a fancy Smart Speaker.

Another chance tomorrow at 7:45am btw.

03/12/2024

Hello Tuesday - wanna message me with the right answer and get in to WIN A SMART SPEAKER?

02/12/2024

This local legend is hanging up (handing in) his beret this week.

Hear Andy’s story and some MPGS gossip with Jason on BFBS Blandford’s Tuesday Breakfast at 9:10am.

02/12/2024

What's the missing word?

Play 'Jingle Bells' with Jason at 7:45am each day this week, and get in to win the fabulous Echo Spot on Friday!

02/12/2024

🎼 Oh Spetisbury
Oh Spetisbury
We really love
Your Christmas tree!

(It only scans for Dorset residents, obvs).

26/11/2024

I have MORE for you to do 🏋️‍♀️

Which Fresh New Music tune should be our Song of the Week? ✨

🔥 Franz Ferdinand - Night Or Day
🔥 Olly Alexander - Polari
🔥 Jack Harlow - Hello Miss Johnson
🔥 Tulisa x Alex Ross - In The Air

Hear the next one at 8:35am on BFBS Blandford with Jason.

25/11/2024

What is your favourite Christmas film? 🎁 📽
Vote for your 'Forces Favourite Festive Film' and we'll put you into a draw to win a festive hamper worth over £100!

(Don't say Die Hard, don't say Die Hard, don't say Die Hard).

21/11/2024

Snow way?☃️

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Merry Christmas Blandford & Bovington

HEY YOU! What's the missing word? Message me or call on 01258 442100 before 8:00am with the right answer and I'll draw a winner at 8:15am. That's just for you mind, the rest of us will play 'Jingle Bells' as normal on BFBS Blandford at 7:45...

🎄Excuse me? Can I have your attention please?🎄 Listen to this clip of the Downlands School Christmas choir, tell me the missing word and get in the draw on Friday to win a fancy Smart Speaker. Another chance tomorrow at 7:45am btw.

Hello Tuesday - wanna message me with the right answer and get in to WIN A SMART SPEAKER?

What's the missing word? Play 'Jingle Bells' with Jason at 7:45am each day this week, and get in to win the fabulous Echo Spot on Friday!

I have MORE for you to do 🏋️‍♀️ Which Fresh New Music tune should be our Song of the Week? ✨ 🔥 Franz Ferdinand - Night Or Day 🔥 Olly Alexander - Polari 🔥 Jack Harlow - Hello Miss Johnson 🔥 Tulisa x Alex Ross - In The Air Hear the next one at 8:35am on BFBS Blandford with Jason.

Snow way?☃️

Your opinion counts! 📋 How could we make our services better for YOU? Tell us, and as a thank you you'll be entered into this quarter’s prize draw to win £200 of online shopping vouchers 🛍️. The survey is simple, shouldn't take longer than 10 minutes. To get started, find the link below in the comments 👇🔗

Which Fresh New Music tune should be our Song of the Week? ✨ 🔥 Elbow – Adriana Again 🔥 David Guetta & IVE – Supernova Love 🔥 Celeste – This Is Who I Am 🔥 Myles Smith – Nice To Meet You Jason plays the newbies at 8:35am each day - and you can get involved by voting for your favourite! Is there a prize? No. Will there be glory? Also no. Will you be able to mooch about next week with a smug sense of accomplishment, knowing you have influenced the sound of BFBS Radio with your vote? Yes.

At the going down of the sun and in the morning We will remember them.

I play your Fresh New Music song at 8:35am each morning. It's a tasty treat this week and no mistake, but who's the tops? You decide who wins by clicking the link below✨ 🔥 Janet Devlin - Red Flag 🔥 Lauren Mayberry - Crocodile Tears 🔥 Snoop Dogg, Dr Dre, Jhene Aiko - Gorgeous 🔥 The Weeknd, Anitta - Sao Paulo