A regional publisher has increased its coverage of a seaside town with two reporters dedicated to the patch.

Reach plc has announced the launch of online-only title Weston-super-Mare Live, which will be part of its Somerset Live website.

The title will have two dedicated reporters in Cameron Jenkins and Heather Pickstock.

Weston-super-Mare is traditionally served by Archant weekly the Weston Mercury.

Emma Slee, pictured, Reach’s regional editor for Bristol, Somerset and Gloucestershire, said: “We have covered Weston-super-Mare ever since Somerset Live was launched but felt we could do so much more.

“That is why we are launching this dedicated platform and team to deliver an even better news service and features that really capture the essence and people of the town.

“We are really keen to hear what the people of Weston would like to see from this brand and the issues they feel should be covered in more depth.”