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BBC News
9 hours ago
- Sport
- BBC News
Robins sign defender Mazionis on loan from Ipswich
Cheltenham Town have signed defender Jokubas Mazionis on a season-long loan from Ipswich 19-year-old Lithuanian centre-back has joined the League Two side for the 2025-26 season following a temporary loan spell at National League club Woking last a former academy player at Arsenal and West Ham United, told the club website, external: "I jumped at the opportunity when I heard Cheltenham were interested and now I'm excited to get going."The experience I had at Woking last year was amazing and I can't thank them enough. I got that exposure that I needed, I'm here now and I can't wait." The Robins, who have now made six summer signings, begin their League Two campaign at Cambridge United on Saturday.
BBC News
2 days ago
- Business
- BBC News
Woking community centre forced to close by power problems
A community centre in Surrey has been forced to close after it was left without power or a fire alarm events at the Maybury Centre, in Board School Road, Woking, have been suspended by the borough council until the problem is resolved, according to the Local Democracy Reporting blackout began at the centre on 24 July, the council said, when the electricity provider for the building terminated the Maybury Centre Trust, a registered charity and manager of the building, was not immediately available for comment. The centre provides facilities for education, health, welfare, business and recreation in the surrounding trust hires it under an agreement with Woking Borough Council, taking over operations in June as part of the council's asset transfer policy to cut comes after the council effectively declared itself bankrupt in 2023 with £2bn of council said that, in the interest of public safety, the centre will remain closed until the situation is resolved and that any upcoming bookings will not be Greentree, the council's portfolio holder for community, said: "We recognise the closure will cause disruption for many local groups who use the centre regularly, but the safety of building users and the wider public must always come first."The council said that those impacted can contact them to see what options may be available.
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Health
- Yahoo
Family of Graham Thorpe want to ‘reduce stigma' of mental health after ex-cricketer's death
The family of former England cricketer Graham Thorpe want to 'reduce the stigma' felt by people who suffer from bad mental health. Speaking outside Surrey Coroner's Court in Woking after the inquest into Mr Thorpe's death, his widow Amanda said the family would be working together with mental health charity Mind to "reduce the stigma by sufferers, especially middle-aged men". Mr Thorpe died on the morning of August 4, 2024 after being struck by a train at a railway station in Surrey. Coroner Jonathan Stevens recorded a conclusion of suicide at the inquest. Mrs Thorpe said: 'We will never get over the tragic loss of Graham, and we miss him every day. She added: 'He was my best friend, my soulmate, and he was just a joy. 'And he loved life – but he got very ill.' Coroner Stevens said there were 'failings' into Mr Thorpe's care provision before he died. Mr Stevens said: "In my judgment there were shortcomings in the care that should have been provided to Graham in the last four months or so of his life." He added, "there were failings in the provision of his care" but said he cannot on the evidence conclude the failures were gross, and therefore could not conclude that if it were not for the failures, Mr Thorpe would not have died. The coroner said there was no evidence upon which he could make a finding of neglect in the case. Mr Stevens added: "It's clear there were shortcomings in his care. If he had been seen in those last four months, particularly after that incident on June 28, I cannot say whether it would or would not have made any difference." Mr Thorpe's cause of death was recorded by a pathologist as multiple injuries, the coroner said. Mr Thorpe was a mainstay in the England set-up for many years, first as a batter between 1993 and 2005 before spending 12 years in coaching roles. If you are experiencing feelings of distress, or are struggling to cope, you can speak to the Samaritans, in confidence, on 116 123 (UK and ROI), email jo@ or visit the Samaritans website to find details of your nearest branch. If you are based in the USA, and you or someone you know needs mental health assistance right now, call or text 988, or visit to access online chat from the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. This is a free, confidential crisis hotline that is available to everyone 24 hours a day, seven days a week. If you are in another country, you can go to to find a helpline near you.
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Automotive
- Yahoo
WATCH: Soft-top supercars tested: Aston Martin Vantage vs Ferrari Roma vs McLaren Artura
Effortlessly combining game-on driving dynamics, drop-top glamour and power outputs north of 600bhp, this open-air trio could just be right here and now, on these roads and in this weather the best cars in the world. However, this is an Autocar group test, so there has to be a winner. But which one? Well, we'll get to that, but first let's take a look at the contenders, starting with the car that inspired this gathering of upper-class alfresco entertainers: the new Aston Martin Vantage Roadster, the latest offering from the resurgent and newly confident British brand. Acting as an elegant counterpoint to the brutish Aston is the Ferrari Roma Spider. Its classically proportioned GT lines mean the curvaceous Italian is less attention-grabbing than its British rivals, but it's far from unattractive. For jaw-dropping kerb appeal, both the Ferrari and Aston have to give best to the bright orange McLaren Artura Spider, which has a magnetic attraction to smartphone-wielding supercar spotters. Acting as the outlier in this contest, the carbonfibretubbed Woking wonder goes about its business of delivering fast fresh-air thrills in a very different way. Find out our verdict by clicking the video above. ]]>
BBC News
22-07-2025
- BBC News
Man, 21, arrested after dangerous driving reports in Woking
A 21-year-old man has been arrested by Surrey Police following reports of a car being driven dangerously in Woking. Officers said they were called to Alexandra Gardens at around 17:15 BST on 16 July. The driver left the car and made off on foot before later handing himself in to police, they was arrested on suspicion of common assault, dangerous driving, driving without insurance, driving whilst unfit through drink and drugs, obstructing police and taking a vehicle without consent. He has been released on bail. Surrey Police urged anyone who witnessed what happened or has relevant footage to get in contact.
