Features & Capabilities
User Growth & Download Statistics
- By:
- Reach plc
- Downloads:
- 103,043 124
- Rating:
- 4.11 (2,849)
- Version:
- 26.4.12 Last updated: 2026-04-27
- Version code:
- 449
- Creation date:
- 2016-03-07
- Publisher country:
GB
- Permissions:
- android.permission.GET_ACCOUNTS Very high risk
- android.permission.MANAGE_ACCOUNTS High risk
- android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE High risk
- android.permission.USE_CREDENTIALS High risk
- android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE High risk
- com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID Moderate risk
- android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID Low risk
- android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION Low risk
- android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS Low risk
- android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE Low risk
- android.permission.GET_ACCOUNTS Very high risk
- Size:
- 81.48MB
- Email:
- mo*****@trinitymirror.com
- URLs:
- Website ,Privacy policy
- Full description:
- See detailed description
- Source:
- Google Play Store
- Data ingested on:
- 2026-06-05
- Compare stats and ranking:
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User Reviews
Pros
- Provides up-to-date local news and breaking stories across Northern Ireland and Ulster provinces.
- Clear and easily readable interface with straightforward information display.
- Allows users to stay informed and connected to local events, even when living abroad.
- Includes traffic updates and a good variation of news topics.
- Contains user engagement features like commenting on stories.
Cons
- App frequently fails to open articles, often showing a persistent loading spinner or blank pages after updates.
- Push notifications cannot be opened or do not direct properly to articles, making alerts ineffective.
- App performance is slow or stuttery; sometimes requires uninstalling and reinstalling to function.
- Contains numerous advertisements and excessive notifications, causing user frustration.
- Accuracy issues have been reported with some news articles, causing trust concerns.
Recent reviews
As I live in Spain it keeps me up to date with " Back home news" for which I am grateful.
by
De*****, 2025-01-08
Great interface. Information displayed clearly and easily readible
by
Ro*****, 2024-12-28
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