Fixture List Out: Cherries Open the New Era Away at Manchester City
Manchester City away first, Everton at home a week later: AFC Bournemouth’s opening run gives Marco Rose’s new-look side an immediate test.
Bournemouth News Wednesday, 30 September 2026
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Friday Fireworks Return to Light Up Bournemouth Seafront
The free summer fireworks series is back over the bay, with displays launching near the pier on Friday evenings through the school holidays.
From the Savoy to The Nici: the Premium-Stay Push on Bournemouth’s West Cliff
A resort-style reinvention on West Hill Road and a zip wire off the pier tell the same story: Bournemouth’s leisure economy is aiming upmarket.
Cliff Repairs Reshape a Summer on Bournemouth Seafront
With the West Cliff Lift shut after a cliff slip, a 3 million pound stabilisation scheme coming to the East Cliff and the westbound land train suspended, the cliff face is this summer’s big seafront story.
New Names on the Menu: the Openings Reshaping Bournemouth’s Eating-Out Scene
From a seafood-and-steak newcomer on Bourne Avenue to a Brazilian-Pan-Asian kitchen on Commercial Road, a wave of new operators is betting on Bournemouth’s appetite.
Cherries Hit Four Past St Pauli as the Marco Rose Era Warms Up
A 4-1 win over FC St. Pauli in Austria gave AFC Bournemouth’s new head coach the perfect start to his first pre-season in charge.
Mongolian Rock Phenomenon The HU Book Bournemouth Date
The HU bring their Warrior Chant Tour, and a sound built on throat singing and horsehair fiddles, to O2 Academy Bournemouth this autumn.
Carved Owls and a New Pond: Woodland Walk’s Revamp Takes Root in Boscombe
A Towns Fund-backed refurbishment has given Boscombe’s Woodland Walk Nature Reserve a wildlife pond, a sensory garden and a trail of chainsaw-carved creatures.
Lighthouse Announces a Packed New Season in Poole
The south coast’s largest arts centre has unveiled its latest round of shows, spanning touring theatre, orchestral concerts, comedy and family productions.
The Young Bakers Turning Home Ovens into Bournemouth Businesses
A wave of young food entrepreneurs is turning home baking into real local businesses, from cake sheds and market stalls to small units on the high street.
Countdown Begins to the Bournemouth Air Festival
Late summer means one thing on the seafront: the return of the free air festival that turns seven miles of beach into a giant grandstand.
Seafront Kitchens Gear Up for the Summer Rush
From the pier to Branksome, Bournemouth’s beachside restaurants are heading into their busiest weeks, and a sunset table is the season’s hardest booking.