In 2015, SVT was present in 27 locations in Sweden.

Now, eight years later, the 48th order opens – this time in Västervik.

Reporter Hedvig Nittve will cover the whole of Tjustbygden and work for both SVT Småland and SVT Öst.

- You can tell her about news, about things we should monitor and things that are happening.

I think it will make a big difference, says Hanna Stjärne, CEO of SVT.

Hear Hanna Stjärne tell more about the venture in the clip above.

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Hedvig Nittve is SVT's new reporter in Västervik.

SVT thereby strengthens its local presence in Västervik, Hultsfred, Vimmerby, Valdemarsvik, Kinda and Åtvidaberg.

Photo: SVT/Ricardo Garcia