Woking News and Mail

Olympian leads landmark occasion for leisure centre

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 15:57:09 GMT

Woking Leisure Centre welcomed more than 1,000 visitors to its community fun day on 14 June as part of celebrations to mark the facility's 50th anniversary.

Out of this world! Martian Race raises record £22k

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 15:54:29 GMT

The HG Wells-inspired Martian Race across Horsell Common last Sunday has raised a remarkable £22,000 for local charities and good causes, with organisers quietly confident that the final total may climb even higher.

How an anniversary reminded me that everyone has a story to tell

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 14:54:04 GMT

This month marks nine years since I joined Radio Woking. It was the next chapter in my radio journey, having presented at a hospital radio station since the age of 17.

Planning applications submitted to Woking Borough Council

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 14:49:19 GMT

Byfleet & West Byfleet

Boxing club celebrates heavyweight heritage

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 14:24:10 GMT

On Saturday, 30 May, Woking Boxing Club officially marked its 100th anniversary. To celebrate the centenary, the club hosted a landmark event at its home facilities, bringing together a century of local history, discipline and community spirit.

Matters of strife and debt: My predictions for new West Surrey council

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 13:57:06 GMT

While we were campaigning for the recent West Surrey Council elections many local people said that they were unsure about what will happen regarding the issue of debt in the new council.

Woking College Theatre Company takes starring role

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 12:55:10 GMT

Common cause helps revive Horsell's own Field of dreams

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 11:36:41 GMT

A collaboration between a health and wellbeing programme at Surrey County Council and the Horsell Common Preservation Society, plus a lot of hard work, has created a valuable community hub

Surrey Police officer found guilty of stalking after tracking device found in victim's car

Marcus McQuilton — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 11:07:15 GMT

A Surrey Police officer has been found guilty of stalking after a victim discovered a hidden electronic tracking device in her car.

Jazz band to play fundraiser for Parkinson's UK

Paul Coates — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 11:00:27 GMT

The Trad’s Army Dixieland Jazz Band is performing Summer Jazz in aid of the Guildford and South Surrey branch of Parkinson’s UK.

Woking Gymnastics Club taking over Spectrum for Club Festival

Paul Coates — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 11:00:10 GMT

The Spectrum in Guildford will be devoted to Woking Gymnastics Club on July 5 when it holds its annual Club Festival.

A real vote-winner as Chobham Neighbourhood Plan adopted

Paul Ferguson — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 11:00:04 GMT

A community blueprint for the future of Chobham has been rubber-stamped.

New merged club combines 163 years of Woking football tradition

Paul Coates — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 11:00:03 GMT

A new era of community football is coming to Woking with the launch of Kingsmeadow United, a new football club formed through the merger of Meadow Sports and Old Wokingians.

Choir mark anniversary with summer concert

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 10:55:24 GMT

West Byfleet Community Choir are celebrating their landmark anniversary this year with a summer community concert, "10 Years of Community Harmony and Song".

I'm fighting for solutions to challenges in housing

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 08:38:56 GMT

I’ve made no secret of the housing challenge facing Woking – or my determination to find solutions. My casework team and I handle numerous housing-related issues every week from residents right across the constituency.

Keep record if you see one of the beetles

Royer Slater — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 08:24:43 GMT

Sunny day expected today patchy rain possible tomorrow

Article generated by AI — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 04:22:38 GMT

Today, Thursday, June 25, in Woking brings clear skies and bright sunshine. Temperatures near 35°C are set to dominate, with minimal chance of rain. Overnight, lows hover about 19°C. A gentle breeze will linger throughout. Early morning calm shifts to minimal cloud, ensuring sunshine continues well into the late afternoon.

Prolific thief from Knaphill handed suspended sentence and rehab order

Paul Ferguson — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 04:00:29 GMT

A prolific shoplifter from Knaphill is potentially one theft away from prison after stealing around £2,000 of stock from convenience stores and supermarkets around Woking and Chertsey.