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Concerns are swelling within the surf community as they say BCP Council will ‘destroy’ the last surf spot along the coast with their plans to restore Bournemouth Pier.

Twin sisters who dominated the table tennis scene more than 60 years ago have reunited for a birthday celebration.

Bournemouth will stick to their plan against Brentford as boss Marco Rose expects a tough test against the Bees.

Marco Rose hailed Antonio Silva for his speed in adapting to the Premier League as the Portuguese centre back has seamlessly integrated in the Bournemouth team and the league after three games.

THE Cherries welcome Brentford as Marco Rose looks to build on his first victory as Bournemouth boss and collect his first three points in the league since his summer arrival.

Marco Rose knows it is important that the Cherries get their first Premier League victory of the season under their belts ahead of the international break.

MARCO Rose addressed the media to preview the visit of Keith Andrews' Brentford on Saturday as Bournemouth's focus switches from the League Cup back to the Premier League.

The Cherries are expecting Junior Kroupi to return from injury at the start of November, with Veljko Milosavljevic likely to be the first of the squad’s long-term absentees to return.

The Cherries’ schedule of fixtures for the Christmas and new year period has been confirmed after pressure from clubs on the Premier League to announce them early to give fans more time to plan and avoid disruption.

Updates from Marco Rose's pre-Brentford press conference.

Rayan has been named in Brazil’s squad for the nation’s double header of friendlies against Australia later this month and their first ever game against India in October.

BROADSTONE secured a convincing 58-run victory against Poole after posting 219 for 8 from their 50 overs before bowling their opponents out for 161 in the 47th over.

WIMBORNE Town have ensured their name is in the hat for the next round of the FA Cup, after toppling Portishead Town 3-1 after extra time.

Alvaro Rodriguez understands what he must do to prove himself and play regularly in the Cherries team after he made his first start for the club in the 4-0 victory over Lincoln City.

Bafode Diakite is working hard every day to give boss Marco Rose a selection headache at centre back after the Frenchman made his first competitive appearance in a Cherries shirt since January against Lincoln on Tuesday night.

Marco Rose opted to play James Hill at right back over Juanlu Sanchez or Max Aarons to match up with Lincoln City’s height and physical presence in attack, the boss said.