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Cherries beaten by Mainz to end pre-season - As it happened
Updates as AFC Bournemouth travel to Mainz for their final pre-season friendly before the season begins next weekend.
Cherries slammed by fans for 'disgusting' staff policy ahead of new season
An employee at the Cherries for ‘close to 60 years’ was informed that his contract would not be renewed at the club for the upcoming season over email, two weeks before the start of the season.
Cherries slammed by fans for 'disgusting' staff policy ahead of new season
An employee at the Cherries for ‘close to 60 years’ was informed that his contract would not be renewed at the club for the upcoming season over email, two weeks before the start of the season.
Bournemouth golfer secures victory in the Men’s Race to Woodhall Spa Final
Kevin Bristow from Bournemouth and Meyrick Park has secured victory in the Men’s Race to Woodhall Spa Final with a standout round of golf
Junior golf team in Dorset crowned national champions at prestigious tournament
Sturminster Marshall Golf Club won the 2026 English Junior Champion Club title with a 36-hole total of 144 points on the Bracken Course
Second goalless defeat in three days as Magpies lose 1-0 to Chichester City
Wimborne Town 0 Chichester City 1– Southern League Premier South – Tues 11 Aug 2026
Fierce rivals Bournemouth Electric and Cobham Sports battle it out to a 1-1 draw
DPL Matchday 2 brought together fierce rivals Bournemouth Electric and Cobham Sports on Tuesday evening
Bournemouth nine-year-old cycles from Sandbanks to St Tropez in 11-day challenge
A nine-year-old from Bournemouth has completed a 1,322km journey from Sandbanks to St Tropez, climbing more than 7,300 metres along the way.
Smith smashes final ball six to hand Bournemouth thrilling win over Bashley
CONNOR Smith clouted Louis Prichard for a six off the last ball of the match to give Bournemouth a thrilling four-wicket win over now relegated Bashley (Rydal).
Poole host Basingstoke and Wimborne face Gloucester - Non-league preview
WITH AFC Bournemouth’s Premier League campaign yet to start, why not head down to your local side and enjoy non-league football in all its glory this weekend.
Cherries face Rose's former club Mainz 05 to end pre-season
The Cherries bring their pre-season to a close with a trip to Mainz 05 with a little over a week to go until their Premier League season gets underway.
Pirates narrowly beaten at Edinburgh but earn aggregate point and stay top of league
PIRATES were narrowly beaten at Edinburgh but they return to Dorset with the aggregate point after a 47-43 defeat at Armadale.
Dorset tennis star to represent Great Britain for final time at major event
Dorset wheelchair tennis star Lucy Shuker will represent Great Britain for the final time at the World Team Cup next month
Wimborne fail to capitalise on chances with opening day defeat away to Frome
The beautiful game is back – but not at Badgers Hill on Saturday, where this opening fixture was a hard watch.
Hamworthy Recreation get back on track with resounding 4-1 win at Brockenhurst
Hamworthy Rec enjoyed an excellent performance and a resounding 4-1 victory over rivals Brockenhurst
Poole Town suffer first league defeat of the season at the hands of Sholing
Poole Town suffered their first league defeat of the season at the hands of Sholing at Tatnam with a 1-0 defeat.