MEET the new recruit to the town's No.1 newspaper.

Chris Vaughan has taken over the reigns from sports editor from Teresa Phillips, who worked at the paper for 13 years.

A former pupil at South Bromsgrove High School, Chris is already familiar to the area and has a wealth of contacts to keep the Advertiser/Messenger at the top of the league.

The 24-year-old, who lives in Barnt Green and plays football in the Bromsgrove Advertiser/Messenger District League, said: "I'm proud to take over from Teresa -- she did an excellent job and I want to continue her good work.

"I look forward to hearing from everyone who has a sports story or a match report and giving them the coverage they deserve."

You can contact Chris with all your sports stories and match reports on (01527) 837000, by fax on (01527) 835687 or e-mail at chrisv@newsquestmidlands.co.uk

5 NEW SIGNING: Chris Vaughan.