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A338 Spur Road northbound closure delayed to 11pm on October 22 for AFC Bournemouth v AC Milan Europa League match, with works until 6am October 23.

Christian Horner has spoken about the emotional moment his 11-year-old daughter helped put his Red Bull departure into perspective after the death of her mother.

Christian Horner has spoken about the emotional moment his 11-year-old daughter helped put his Red Bull departure into perspective after the death of her mother.

Wessex Volleyball players Ed Killen, Jake Chedgy and Jaden Valdes win bronze for England Under-18s at the NEVZA tournament in Denmark, October 12–14

Wimborne Town secured a comfortable 3-0 win over Gosport Borough at the Wyatt Homes Stadium on Tuesday evening

ADRIEN Truffert is fit to play against AC Milan, Marco Rose confirmed, after the left-back looked to be struggling at the end of the 2-0 victory over Sunderland at the weekend.

Marco Rose admitted team selection is 'challenging' for him at the moment as he looks to balance fielding a strong side to match opponents with rest and rotation in a busy schedule.

Italian giants AC Milan visit Dean Court tonight in what is set to be a special occasion in Dorset, but Marco Rose’s Cherries will be fully focused on maintaining their perfect start in the Europa League.

Justin Kluivert is 'definitely ready' to start for the Cherries after two substitute appearances since his return from injury.

Justin Kluivert’s message to Cherries fans ahead of the visit of AC Milan was clear: 'Don’t stop singing.'

AC MILAN are one of Europe’s most iconic and successful clubs. They will travel to Dean Court to meet the Cherries in the Europa League, with Marco Rose’s side eyeing up what would be a landmark victory in the club’s history.

Marco Rose knows the visit of AC Milan is a 'huge game' for the Cherries, but insists it is not bigger than the victory over Grimsby in 2009 to keep the club in the Football League.

Justin Kluivert said ‘it would be the ultimate dream’ to score the winning goal in the Europa League final for the Cherries.

The Cherries want to further cement their place in the top eight of the Europa League and are confident of securing all three points against AC Milan, Marco Rose said.

Junior Kroupi is back in Cherries training and while he won't feature for the team against AC Milan on Thursday night, he was very much involved as the squad prepares to face the Italian giants.

Bournemouth mayor Roberto Rocca backs AFC Bournemouth ahead of AC Milan Europa League clash, calling the Vitality Stadium tie a fantastic opportunity for the town.