Newcastle Chronicle

Name: Newcastle Chronicle
Rating: 4.375 (3701 reviews)
Author: Reach plc

By: Reach plc App

The latest news, sport and what's on from the heart of Newcastle

Overview

Google Play Store

Downloads

121,337 ▲ 119

Data as of 2026-07-23

Rating:

4.38

(3,701)

Version:

26.6.14

Last updated: 2026-06-16

Ranking

#198,362 ▼ 327

Overall

Features & Capabilities

Newcastle Chronicle is your go-to app for the latest news, sports, and events from Newcastle and the North East. Get breaking news alerts, a personalised content feed, and comprehensive coverage of local stories, traffic, culture, and more — all in one fast, user-friendly app.

Features include live sports coverage, what's on guides, offline reading mode, article sharing, comments, polls, and Save for Later. A premium subscription unlocks an ad-lite reading experience, daily puzzles, exclusive offers, and unlimited access to journalism.

User Growth & Download Statistics

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Downloads:

Rating:

Version:

26.6.14 Last updated: 2026-06-16

Version code:

458

Creation date:

2013-08-05

Publisher country:

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

Size:

79.91MB

Email:

mo*****@trinitymirror.com

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Google Play Store

Data ingested on:

2026-07-23

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 198,362 ▼ 327

For Developers

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Contact the developer

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Developed by:

Reach plc

Google Play Store

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.newcastle.chronicle

Email:

mo*****@trinitymirror.com

Website:

https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk

User Reviews

Users like the app for strong local news and up-to-date sports, but are frustrated by subscription paywalls, ads, and article limits that curtail free reading; some feel content quality has declined and headlines can be clickbait due to monetization.

Pros

Strong local news and sports coverage, always up to date
Useful local information including traffic updates
Keeps you informed about what's happening in your area
Informative content with reliable local coverage

Cons

Paywall: full articles require a paid subscription
Excessive adverts and pop-ups urging subscriptions
Article limits and premium access reduce free content
Perceived decline in content quality due to monetization and clickbait headlines