An independent publisher has continued its recent expansion by buying a weekly newspaper.

Tindle Newspapers has announced the purchase of the family-owned Woking News & Mail, just weeks after completing a deal for the eight-strong Cornwall Voice series of papers.

The News & Mail was founded in 1894 but was closed down by the Guardian Media Group in 2011 before businessman Philip Davies later revived the title.

Its staff will join Tindle Newspapers Surrey & Hampshire Ltd which already runs a number of papers across the two counties including the Farnham Herald and Petersfield Post.

Tindle managing director Scott Wood said: “We are pleased to add to our offering in Surrey by acquiring the Woking News & Mail.

“The News & Mail and its website will complement our current newspapers and digital platforms in the region, strengthening our reach in the local marketplace.

“We look forward to welcoming the Woking News & Mail team into the Tindle Group.”