Local newspapers group launches online TV channel

A LOCAL newspapers group has created its own online TV channel, as an extension to its print offering.

Clyde Weekly Press – which comprises Clydebank Post, Barrhead News, The Gazette, Dumbarton Reporter, Helensburgh Advertiser – has launched River Clyde TV.

Clyde Weekly Press is part of the wider Clyde & Forth Press which is, itself, part of the even wider Romanes Media Group.

Says Martin Little, head of business development at Clyde & Forth Press: “River Clyde TV will add a new dimension to our online offerings in Clyde Weekly Press with regular video updates from our team of local journalists.

“Our online audiences continue to show excellent and exciting levels of growth, and we hope the video content will be well received by our online audience.”