A new social network launched by name(NEXTDOOR)

A new social network which aims to bring neighbors closer together has launched in the UK.

Nextdoor has been a huge success in the US and was launched in the Netherlands in February.

It aims to encourage social interaction between neighbours and make people aware of crime in their area.

The social network has already been trialled in 500 neighbourhoods across the UK.

"Every neighbour, in every neighbourhood, would benefit from a platform that makes it easier to connect and communicate with the people who live right next door," says Nirav Tolia, Nextdoor's CEO in an official statement.