A Sussex-based company has announced it is to launch its second community newspaper in the region – giving residents focused local news.
Following the successful launch of Hailsham News, a community newspaper in October 2021, Regional Media Group Ltd will be expanding into Bexhill-on-Sea to publish a dedicated newspaper from July 2022.
The current Editor of Hailsham News, Paul Gibson, will be changing roles to head up the publication in Bexhill ahead of its launch.
Bexhill-on-Sea is a thriving, developing town with more than 40,000 residents and an extremely close community, which is craving its own news publication.
Director of Regional Media Group Ltd, Paul Gibson said: “We’re really excited about this new expansion of the company and I’m personally really looking forward to getting involved with the Bexhill community and launching its first free newspaper in the coming months.”
He added: “It’s never easy handing over a much-loved project to someone else, but I have great confidence in Chris with his new role. His experience and professionalism will ensure Hailsham continues to get its monthly dose of news and information.”
Bexhill Chamber of Commerce has welcomed the news of the launch of Bexhill News as a ‘Fresh voice for Bexhill and the surrounding area.’
Chairman, Howard Martin said: “With a distinct local independent identity, Bexhill News is already attracting substantial interest from a younger more engaged group of business entrepreneurs who are looking for fast reliable updates on local events and happenings.”
He added: “Bexhill News is about more than just news, it’s about how Bexhill is moving forward and building a new positive future for the town. Bexhill Chamber of Commerce is looking forward to working with the Bexhill News team and helping them to deliver media content of all kinds that reflects where our town is going, not constantly harking back to where it has been!”
Paul can be contacted by emailing editor@bexhill-news.co.uk
