AFC Bournemouth’s plans for enabling works linked to the expansion of Vitality Stadium are expected to go before BCP Council’s east planning committee. Submitted in September, the application covers a new perimeter fence with turnstiles, extensions to the main stand, foundations for a new south stand, and a revamped broadcasting area. The public consultation period closed on November 10, drawing ...

14th November This weekend, Dorchester RFC’s senior men’s first and second teams take a short break from league action, while the third XV—known as the Gladiators—prepare for a Friday night clash under the Monmouth Avenue floodlights against Weymouth & Portland’s second XV (7.30pm). Just two weeks ago, the same sides met in ideal conditions for a friendly, fast-paced game of ...

14 November – Dorchester Town FC Dorchester Town manager Tom Killick says his side have shown clear improvement in recent weeks and insists the Magpies are “keen” to continue their momentum in the FA Trophy. The Magpies make the long journey east on Saturday to face Dover Athletic in the second round. Dorchester arrive in good form, unbeaten in their ...

Olympic windsurfing star Emma Wilson has received a major lift ahead of her winter training programme thanks to new support from Weymouth independent bike shop Camber Cycle Works. Wilson, a double Olympic bronze medallist from Paris 2024 and Tokyo 2020, is now officially sponsored by the St Thomas Street retailer. As part of the partnership, the shop has equipped her ...

Grill’d has issued a light-hearted apology after fans joked that its promotional offer had jinxed Oscar Piastri’s Formula One season. The chain had promised free burgers every time the 24-year-old reached the podium, but since the relaunch of the deal five races ago, Piastri has not finished in the top three — while his McLaren teammate, Lando Norris, has taken ...

Poole RFC travelled to Blandford for their third league match of the season — and their first away fixture. The game formed part of Blandford RFC’s 50th-anniversary celebrations, following a vets match earlier in the day, and a large crowd turned out, likely one of the biggest of the season. Blandford made a fast start, moving the ball wide to ...

Just 115 days before its official Formula 1 entry, Audi has introduced the R26 concept, revealing the brand’s visual identity and livery direction for its 2026 challenger. Unveiled at an event in Munich, the concept marks a major milestone in Audi’s takeover and rebranding of the Sauber team, completed earlier this year. The full team identity is set to be ...

The 50th annual Chesil Championships shore angling match took place on Sunday, November 9, marking a major milestone for one of Dorset’s longest-running fishing competitions. Despite battling strong winds and heavy overnight showers, dedicated anglers turned out along the stretch of coastline from West Bexington car park to the Dragon’s Teeth at Abbotsbury. The challenging conditions didn’t stop a variety ...

A planned £9 million state-of-the-art training base for Britain’s Olympic sailing squad on Portland has been officially abandoned. The British Sailing Team, which has long been based at the Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy (WPNSA), unveiled proposals in 2023 for a new Performance and Innovation Centre. The plans received full planning permission last year and were expected to build ...

DORCHESTER RFC 80BOURNEMOUTH RFC III 12 Dorchester stormed to an emphatic victory on Saturday, overpowering an understrength Bournemouth side in their Counties 2 Tribute Ale Dorset & Wilts South encounter. Despite a shaky opening ten minutes, the home team quickly regrouped and went on to dominate every area of the match. Bournemouth struck first, capitalising on a loose ball that ...