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Prestigious free-to-watch sporting event takes place in Bournemouth this weekend
Beach sprint rowing takes place in Bournemouth this weekend with the British Rowing Beach Sprint Championships set to take place in Bournemouth.
Dorset women finish season on a high with victory over Cornwall
Dorset Women rounded off their Metro Bank One Day Cup Women's League campaign with an impressive eight-wicket victory over Cornwall Women, securing a well-deserved runners-up finish in the competition.
Cherries head north to face Newcastle but will Rose shuffle pack? Predicted team
The Cherries head up to the north east to face Newcastle this Saturday, and, after naming an unchanged side against Everton at the weekend, will Marco Rose shuffle his pack in search of a first Bournemouth victory?
Pirates earn podium finish but impressive Oxford claim Pairs title at Poole
PIRATES fell short of claiming the Championship Best Pairs title on home shale as Oxford claimed victory at Wimborne Road, with the home pair of Richard Lawson and Zach Cook edged out in the semifinals by Berwick.
Cobham Sports enjoy 5-1 win against Portland United Reserves at Merley Park
DPL Matchday 6 and totally different conditions for Cobham Sports who entertained Portland Utd Reserves at Merley Park
Hamworthy United frustrated with 1-0 defeat at home to Blandford United
Hamworthy United 0 Blandford United 1, Wessex League Division One (Saturday August 29, 2026)
Poole Beach Volleyball holding first tournament at Branksome Chine this weekend
Poole Beach Volleyball, founded by Dora Pope, runs regular sessions in Poole and are set to hold a first Poole Beach Volleyball Scramble Tournament this weekend
Goals galore in Dorset Premier League as Bulls stay top
HOLT United remained top of the Dorset Premier Football League following a 3-0 win against Sherborne Town Reserves during a goal-laden weekend of action
Swans hit Gillingham for six for big away win
Swanage hit Gillingham Town for six without reply at Woodwater in The Dorset Premier League.
'It sounds like and smells like Europe' - Rose looking forward to Europa League
CHERRIES boss Marco Rose can't wait to take the club into their first season in Europe and he likes the look of the draw that has been handed to the club.
Poole beaten on bank holiday trip to Plymouth
Poole Town were well beaten on their Bank Holiday trip down to Devon as Plymouth Parkway took all three points with a 2-0 win.
Pirates skipper Cook and Rocketman Lawson embracing favourites tag for Pairs
POOLE captain Zach Cook says he and Richard Lawson will embrace the challenge of the favourites’ tag ahead of Wednesday’s Championship Best Pairs at Wimborne Road.
Fundraiser launched for double promotion Cherries legend as he recovers from stroke
A fundraiser has been launched to help a Cherries legend who helped the club to two promotions in the 1980s as he recovers from a stroke.
Pirates aiming at title that has eluded them as Pairs comes to Wimborne Road
PIRATES are set to host the Championship Pairs this evening – the one title that has eluded the team since their move to the Championship.
Key stars retained and quality added - Cherries' window reviewed
The summer transfer window, for viewers of Sky Sports, slammed shut last night.
Signings bolster squad with no key sales - but do Cherries have depth? Squad assessed
The transfer window closed last night and we now know the squad that will take the Cherries into Europe for the first time this season, at least until January.