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'Loud speakers, drums and possibly pyro' - Police give update ahead of AC Milan visit
AC Milan fans may use pyrotechnics in their fan walk as they head to Dean Court for their side’s game against the Cherries tomorrow night, after Dorset Police gave an update for residents ahead of the fixture.
Scoring in Europe, confidence vs Milan and father's connection to club - Every word
Justin Kluivert has a strong connection to the Europa League and to AC Milan through his father Patrick, and the Dutch forward spoke to the media to preview the visit of the Italian giants on Thursday night.
Visit of giants AC Milan, Amorim and positive team news update - Every word
Marco Rose spoke to the media this afternoon to preview the visit of Italian giants AC Milan in the Europa League on Thursday night.
Kroupi in line for return at Old Trafford as Rose gives injury update
Junior Kroupi is back in Cherries training and the French forward could feature for the team on Sunday when they visit Manchester United, Marco Rose said.
Wimborne RFC earn hard-fought 24-14 win on the road against Twickenham
Wimborne Rugby beat Twickenham 24-14 for a bonus-point win, while the 2nd XV thrashed Frome 88-19 to stay top of the Counties 2 Dorset and Wilts South league.
Rose, Kluivert, Amorim and Loftus-Cheek speak before Cherries v Milan
Updates as Marco Rose and Justin Kluivert are set to speak to the media to preview AFC Bournemouth v AC Milan.
Vitality Bay Run 2027 returns to Bournemouth with new junior race
The Vitality Bay Run 2027 returns on Sunday, March 21, 2027, inviting runners, walkers and families to take part in a day of movement along one of the UK’s most scenic seaside routes.
North Dorset RFC to host Dorset & Wiltshire U18 Boys Assessment Day this weekend
North Dorset RFC is set to host a Dorset & Wiltshire U18 Boys Assessment Day on Sunday, October 25
Cobham Sports Women return to league football with 2-1 win at Poole Borough
A return to league football for Cobham Sports Women on Sunday, as they made the short trip to Turlin Moor Rec where they faced Poole Borough
Swanage & Wareham Rugby Football Club lose to second place Devizes at home
Match Report: Swanage & Wareham Rugby Football Club 12pts – 43pts Devizes
Blandford & Sturminster HC leave it to late to beat Romsey 2s 2-1
Blandford & Sturminster HC beat Romsey 2s 2-1 in a thrilling hockey clash, with goals from Gaz and Finlay Hardiman securing another win for the visitors.
Latest results in the Dorset Sunday League for Sunday, October 18
DORSET SUNDAY LEAGUE ROUND UP - SUNDAY 18 October 2026.
Bournemouth fight back to snatch dramatic one-point victory over Old Alleynians
BOURNEMOUTH battled back from 13 points down in the closing stages to secure a 33-32 win against Old Alleynians.
Hill - Cherries have put Chelsea thumping behind them with European test looming
The Cherries will go into every game in this busy run of fixtures confident they can come away with three points as the team builds momentum, James Hill said.
AC Milan's Loftus-Cheek on Bournemouth test - 'These are games you want to play in'
It has been more than a decade since Ruben Loftus-Cheek first made a competitive appearance at Dean Court, when he came off the bench in a 4-1 Chelsea victory in April 2016.
"Safety has to come first" - Pirates call off season finale due to weather forecast
The Harbour Masters Championship has been cancelled for the second time this season due to poor weather and it will not run in 2026.