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Bournemouth-based luxury ski specialist partners with AFC Bournemouth
Bournemouth-based luxury ski specialist Ski In Luxury has partnered with AFC Bournemouth, becoming a Premier Regional Partner ahead of the 2026/27 season.
Bournemouth win the ECB Vitality Under-13 Cup south and west regional finals
Bournemouth celebrate after beating Colwall and Bridgwater to win the ECB Vitality Under-13 Cup south and west regional finals at South Wilts
Bournemouth looking to return to form vs bottom-placed Bashley - Cricket preview
BOURNEMOUTH will be looking to return to form after back-to-back Southern Premier League defeats this weekend when they host Bashley (Rydal) at Chapel Gate.
Non-league football is back! Preview of opening weekend for Poole, Wimborne and more
The football season for our non-league sides is finally back as Poole Town and Wimborne Town return to league action.
Harris looking forward to following in father's footsteps for Cherries at Bob Lucas
The Cherries will play their National League home games at Weymouth’s Bob Lucas Stadium this season – and local star Charlotte Harris can’t wait to follow in her father’s footsteps at her hometown ground.
Pirates visit 'bogey track' aiming to cement spot at top of Championship
PIRATES head to their 'bogey' track at Berwick aiming to cement their place at the top of the Championship table, but knowing they are in a very strong position to return with at least the aggregate point.
PICTURES: Turnstiles, lift shafts and steels in as Vitality Stadium project continues
There are three weeks to go until football will return to the Vitality Stadium when the Cherries host Everton in the Premier League.
Cherries head to Spain to meet Real Betis as pre-season continues
The Cherries head to Spain to continue their pre-season preparations as they meet Real Betis in Seville.
Points shared as Sherborne Town draw 1-1 with Hamworthy Recreation
Match report: Sherborne Town 1 Hamworthy Recreation 1
Hamworthy United lose 1-0 at home to Fawley AFC in Wessex League Division One
Hamworthy United 0 Fawley AFC 1, Wessex League Division One (Tuesday 4th August 2026)
New swimming and sauna wellness experience opening beneath Corfe Castle
A new open water swimming and sauna destination is opening in the heart of Purbeck beneath the historic silhouette of Corfe Castle.
Pirates 'have to be pleased' with Monarchs win as Ford hails 'powerhouse' pair
Danny Ford said Pirates "have to be pleased" with their 14-point victory over Edinburgh, but he felt they could have built a bigger lead.
Quick, direct and progressive - Who is new Cherries right back Juanlu?
Juanlu Sánchez became the Cherries’ third signing of the summer yesterday as he joined from Sevilla, but who is the right-back and what could he bring to the club?
Cook unbeaten in ten at home as skipper says Pirates are 'gaining momentum'
Zach Cook is unbeaten in ten races at Wimborne Road, and the Pirates skipper is feeling confident in himself and the team.
Cherries happy with summer business so far with squad '95 per cent complete'
The Cherries are happy with their business in the transfer window so far and see their squad as "95 per cent complete" with just over two weeks to go to the start of the season.
"We all dream of playing here" - Cherries confirm signing of Juanlu from Sevilla
The Cherries have confirmed the signing of right-back Juanlu Sánchez from Sevilla in a deal that could be worth £11.2 million.