The Weston Echo news team is made up of volunteers, most of which have day jobs and dedicate a small amount of time per week to writing about the local subjects that interest them most.

We are expanding our news team as there are various areas that we do not currently cover in local interest which we would like people to write for, these categories are listed below so please have a look through to see what you would enjoy writing about. If you have any friends, family or work colleagues that would be interested please point them in our direction.

Benefits of writing for the Weston Echo

• Get your voice heard in the local community writing about the things you love
• Local recognition for your writing talents
• Free promotion for your personal or business enterprise
• Exclusive yourname@westonecho.co.uk email address
• Being part of something new and exciting

The following categories currently require more writers to submit their stories:

• Education
• Local Affairs (General News)
• Food, including restaurant reviews
• Sport – Football, Motoring, Rugby to name but a few
• What’s on, cinema and theatre

Are other categories not listed here always have space for more articles so take a look at the menu at the top, or even suggest a new category for us!

Contact Matthew Stone at editor@westonecho.co.uk for more information on getting started.

Matthew Stone is the Editor of the Weston Echo. He is also an established I.T. Professional working for a local database marketing company

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