Countryside enthusiast Dominic Chessum has joined the Watton and Swaffham Times.Dominic has worked for the Times' parent company Archant for more than three years and was previously working at the Eastern Daily Press's Cromer office after a spell on the Norwich Evening News.

Countryside enthusiast Dominic Chessum has joined the Watton and Swaffham Times.

Dominic has worked for the Times' parent company Archant for more than three years and was previously working at the Eastern Daily Press's Cromer office after a spell on the Norwich Evening News.

The 26-year-old enjoys walking and gardening and is interested in environmental issues.

Having lived just outside Dereham for six years he is looking forward to getting to know the area better and becoming involved in the community.

Dominic replaces Aura Sabadus who has now gone to study for an MA at King's College London.

He can be contacted on 01760 723632 or by e-mail at dominic.chessum@archant.co.uk.