A COMMUNITY newspaper preparing to launch is looking for volunteers to help bring news to the Ayresome area of Middlesbrough.

Ayresome Community Enterprise (ACE) is looking to develop the paper to keep residents abreast of changes that affect them.

ACE chairman Tony Asplandsaid: "We want to keep people in the area up to date with what's happening. At the same time, we can help volunteers to learn more about the practical skills of running the paper."

Anyone interested in getting involved can call Mr Aspland on (01642) 246303.

The group wants to bring together a small group of interested people to get the project up and running. Local businesses will be approached for advertising and sponsorship.