STV to trial 'east and west' news bulletin

STV currently has sections of the bulletin from Edinburgh and Glasgow

Broadcaster STV is to pilot a new format to its evening news programme, with separate broadcasts planned for east and west central Scotland.

The commercial station already has sections of its six o'clock bulletin from Edinburgh and Glasgow.

However, its entire news programme for each side of the central belt will be tailored from later this year.

The broadcaster said viewers in Tayside and northern Scotland would not see a change to their programming.

Bobby Hain, STV's director of channels, said: "We are excited by the increased focus on local TV services and the opportunities presented by digital technology to deliver this.

"Based on the success of our micro-regional news bulletins and the early success of STV Local, we believe this service will enable us to continue to strengthen our relationship with our audiences through providing high quality and locally focused services."