A weekly newspaper has launched a front page bid to tidy up its patch.

The Somerset County Gazette is running a campaign to rid the Taunton of litter.

The Gazette has teamed up with Taunton Deane Borough Council for the campaign, entitled ‘Litter – Keep your town tidy’.

It coincides with the launch of the council’s new responsive website, which will make it easier for people living there to report a problem with litter.

Gazette editor Paul Jones said: “Litter is a big issue for people living in the borough and we hope by giving people information on how litter impacts on the lives of us all, we can help people make better decisions when getting rid of their rubbish.”

Cllr Patrick Berry, the authority’s executive councillor for environmental services, added: “The council works hard to ensure the town looks its best all year round through the services it provides.

“We hope this campaign will make it easier for people to recognise the issues, what we can do, and how they can help. Together we can make a difference.”