Two new reporters have been unveiled after Reach plc’s latest digital launch on rival territory.

The publisher launched Darlington Live as a channel of its existing Teesside Live on Tuesday and has announced the recruitment of two journalists, Poppy Kennedy and Lyndsey Young, for the title.

Both have previously worked for JPIMedia titles – Poppy for the Sunderland Echo and Lyndsey for the Scarborough News.

Darlington is home to Newsquest daily the Northern Echo.

Poppy Kennedy, left, and Lyndsey Young

In a piece announcing Darlington Live’s launch, Teesside Live editor Ian McNeal said: “We are hugely excited to be extending our coverage of Darlington.

“This new digital launch builds on the commitment Teesside Live and The Gazette have always had for the wider Tees Valley.

“We want to deliver a comprehensive and compelling news service to readers in Darlington through our new social media channels.

“Darlington is a fantastic town and we look forward to bringing readers the latest breaking news on what’s happening every day.”