THIS is your newspaper – that’s why we always refer to ourselves as your Worcester News.

We have been a vital part of the local community for more than a century and our aim is to publish news, sport and information in print and online that gets to the heart of what matters to you.

I am always keen to hear your views on what we do – and now your Worcester News is giving you the chance to have your say by joining our new reader panel.

As a panellist, you and other readers will be given a voice to tell us exactly what you think about the content in the newspaper, both the editorial and advertising, by answering short online questionnaires.

How do you rate certain stories?
What do you think of the design, the look, the photographs?
What about the adverts?
Which are attractive, well designed, effective, and which ones are an unwelcome distraction?

By joining the panel and giving your opinion you can directly contribute to the development and success of your local newspaper, and ensure we produce the best possible editorial content based on what local people want, in conjunction with effective, useful advertising from our commercial partners.

We hope this idea appeals to you. If it does, joining the panel is easy.

Simply click here and follow the simple steps to sign up.

You will also find more information about the panel and how it works.

Once you have registered you will be contacted via email when the first questionnaire is ready - simple.

What’s more, as a thank you, we’ll enter you into a prize draw every time you complete a survey and you could win vouchers and other prizes.

I hope you’ll take this opportunity to have a real say about the future of your Worcester News.

Kevin Ward,
Editor