Cherries starlet Alex Dobre has moved to League Two strugglers Yeovil Town on loan until the end of the season. The Romanian was part of the first-team group that trained at a warm weather training camp at La Manga earlier this season. Dobre has also been named on the bench for the Cherries in the […]
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Bournemouth boss Howe shows support for retiring tennis star Murray
AFC Bournemouth manager Eddie Howe has paid tribute to tennis star Andy Murray, who recently announced he would soon be retiring from the sport. The three-time grand slam winner has struggled to overcome a severe hip injury sustained in 2016, and announced his plans to retire this year in an emotional press conference this morning. […]
BCP Council: Public shares opinions about the new £8,000 logo
A new £8,000 logo for Bournemouth, Poole and Christchurch councils (BCP) has been revealed – but what do you think of it? The BCP shadow authority has announced that they are “pleased” with the new logo ahead of the merger due in April. It has also pushed a campaign #spotyourdot to promote the launch of […]
Dorset Darting sensation Scott Mitchell on his hunt for World Championship Glory
Local darts player Scott Mitchell will be aiming to continue his BDO World Championship title bid in tonight’s quarter-finals. The darting sensation will be competing for a spot in this year’s final four, a step closer to a second major title, against Jim Williams at 7:45pm. Should Mitchell progress, the 48-year-old could take on last […]
Who was Thomas Hardy?
Dorset’s famed poet and novelist Thomas Hardy died on this day 91 years ago. Born and raised in Stinsford, Hardy achieved fame through his works including, ‘Far from the Madding Crowd’ and ‘The Mayor of Casterbridge’. He was famous for using locations across Wessex in his novels but under different names, which became known as […]
Howe: Callum Wilson not for sale ‘at any price’
AFC Bournemouth manager Eddie Howe has stressed that Callum Wilson is not for sale, after recent speculation linking the star striker with West Ham and Chelsea. Wilson, who has netted nine times this season, is reportedly the subject of a £50 million switch to Stamford Bridge this month. West Ham may also make a big […]
Free cycling training scheme offered to 10-18 year olds in Bournemouth
This Saturday marks the start of a series of courses by the national ‘Bike Ability’ scheme at the Kings Park Cycle Centre in Bournemouth. The organisation aims to teach children the vital safety measures required during on-road cycling, as well as the essential skills and confidence. Bike Ability operate over three different levels and the […]
Ola Taxi will now operate in Bournemouth
Bournemouth Borough Council’s licensing board made the decision this morning to pass Ola’s application, meaning the billion pound taxi network are ready to go. Of Indian origin, Ola Cabs was founded on 3 December 2010 as an online cab aggregator in Mumbai, and is now based in Bangalore. Ola has over 10 million cars operating across […]
The Saint Petersburg Classic Ballet is performing Swan Lake tonight at the Lighthouse in Poole
Accompanied by a full orchestra playing one of Tchaikovsky’s most famous scores, dancers will perform the tragic love story between the Prince and the Swan Princess. Starting at 7:30 this evening, tickets are still available for those looking to spend an evening entranced by mesmerising prima ballerinas flying across the stage. Tickets for tonight’s show […]
Bournemouth burglar jailed for four years and four months
A burglar who targeted homes in Bournemouth has been jailed for four years and four months. Rodney Gary Donald, 49 and of Frances Road in Bournemouth, was sentenced at Exeter Crown Court on Wednesday 9 January 2019 after admitting two counts of burglary. He also asked for three further burglary offences to be taken into […]