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Football side Stars FC have been named the Community Football Club of the Year 2025/2026 at the Southwest Prestige Awards.

COBHAM Sports' first meaningful pre-season friendly took place at Merley Park on a stiflingly hot Tuesday evening when they played host to Southern League side Dorchester Town, who gave Cobham the courtesy of fielding a strong side that featured a number of trialists.

Pirates had agreed a deal for a replacement for Fraser Bowes but have been forced back to square one after the rider had to withdraw from it due to personal reasons, promoter Danny Ford said.

Alex Jimenez has left the Cherries and has joined Fiorentina on an initial loan deal, with an option to buy, the club has confirmed.

THE Cherries have been granted Category One academy status on appeal after their initial application was turned down, the Daily Echo understands.

Sturminster Marshall Golf Club, near Poole, raised more than £6,000 for Blind Veterans UK, which supports visually impaired ex-service personnel.

CopyBet has become an Official Betting Partner of AFC Bournemouth ahead of the 2026/27 season.

Cobham Sports FC got their home pre-season campaign underway in the nicest possible way on a sweltering Saturday afternoon at the impressive Cobham Sports & Social Club complex.

AFTER the long trip to Cardiff on Saturday, Poole Town returned to Tatnam for their first home pre-season fixture, welcoming National League side Eastleigh.

DORSET began their NCCA Cluberly Championship with a thumping 263 run win against Wales NC - their largest by runs margin since 1928

DRONE footage shows the Cherries' progress on their Vitality Stadium project as work continues ahead of the new season.

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Progress continues to be made on the Cherries' Vitality Stadium expansion project with the stadium a flurry of activity as the club is working to ensure the stadium will be ready for the team's first home game on Saturday, August 29.

The Cherries' schedule for their second campaign in the National League Southern Premier Division has been released, with a trip to Wimbledon kicking off their campaign.

THE Cherries are in talks with Benfica to sign young centre back Antonio Silva, the Daily Echo understands.

THE Dolphins secured a 1-1 draw in their second pre-season game of the 2026/27 campaign as they travelled to South Wales to face Cardiff City Under 21s.