# Birmingham Live

> Local news, events, and sports for Birmingham and the Midlands. (iPhone/iPad app by Trinity Mirror Digital Media Limited.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/birmingham-live/id662307361 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Trinity Mirror Digital Media Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/360153141)
- Category: News, Entertainment
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.50/5 from 53 App Store ratings · 77 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 197 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2013-06-25
- Data updated: 2026-09-06
- Monetization: subscription
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/birmingham-live/id662307361/reviews.md

## What is Birmingham Live?

Introducing BirminghamLive: Your Ultimate Midlands Experience


Welcome to BirminghamLive, your go-to app for all things Birmingham. Immerse yourself in a world of local news, entertainment, events, and more. Stay connected with the heart of the region and never miss a beat on what's happening in Birmingham and beyond. With our user-friendly interface and comprehensive coverage, you'll have your finger on the pulse of the Midlands like never before.


What’s included?
Stay Informed:
Get the latest breaking news, compelling journalism and exclusive reporting at your fingertips. From the Senedd to traffic and travel updates, we've got you covered.


Breaking News Alerts:
Be the first to know about important news, updates and events with our real-time push notifications. From breaking news stories to traffic updates, we'll keep you informed and connected.


Personalised Content:
Customise your newsfeed based on your preferences and interests. Stay up-to-date with the topics you care about effortlessly.


Live Sports Coverage:
Never miss a moment of the action with our extensive coverage of our rugby and football teams. Get the latest team news, interviews, expert analysis and more. 


What's On: 
Plan your weekends with ease and stay up to date with Welsh culture, from the biggest gig announcements to the latest restaurant reviews.


Interactive Features:
Share articles with friends, leave comments, and participate in polls to voice your opinions.


Save For Later:
Save articles to read later, even when you're offline, so you can enjoy your news on the go, anytime. 


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To unlock all features of the app, an active subscription is required. 


Subscribers benefit from unlimited access to our journalism, including premium analysis and opinion articles, listen to articles, unique puzzles and more.


Subscribe to Birmingham Live Premium


The best way to get the most from this app is with Birmingham Live Premium
Ad-lite*, a cleaner and faster reading experience
Daily puzzles: unlock crosswords, sudoku & more each day
Bespoke special offers, rewards & competitions from our partners


*Ad-lite indicates that you will be shown far fewer standard advertising display formats within the article pages that you read, selected articles may contain commercial messages/affiliate links where contractually required.


To view our latest introductory offers, please check the app.
Terms and Conditions
https://www.birminghamlive.co.uk/terms-conditions/


Privacy Notice
https://www.birminghamlive.co.uk/privacy-notice/

## Key features

- Breaking news alerts
- Personalized news feed
- Live sports coverage
- Event listings
- Interactive features
- Offline article saving

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $49.99 | per year |


## What do users think of Birmingham Live?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 👍 Good for local news
- 👍 Keeps users informed
- 👍 Good for expats to stay connected
- 👍 Informative news coverage
- 👍 Impressive layout (recent)
- 👍 Great storylines

**Cons**

- 💸 Paywall introduced
- 💸 Restricted article access
- 💸 Greedy monetization
- 💸 Misleading headlines
- 💸 Poor quality content
- 💸 Clickbait headlines
- 💸 Ads everywhere
- 💸 Annoying auto ad scroll
- 💸 Bad spelling and grammar
- 💸 Lame and trashy news
- 💸 Left-wing slant
- 💸 Censored comments
- 💸 Poor reporting
- 💸 Repetitive stories
- 💸 Random video clips
- 💸 Fiddly new layout
- 💸 Outdated content
- 💸 Unacceptable cookies and tracking
- 💸 Limited categories
- 💸 Interface is shocking

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App crashes frequently
- App freezes
- Comments not loading
- App doesn't refresh
- App crashes when logging in
- App crashes mid-composition
- App crashes when trying to read articles
- Pages don't load properly
- App kicks user out mid-article
- Comment section unusable
- App crashes or doesn't load content
- Villa news locked after update
- Cannot register online name
- App crashes when trying to see comments
- Error message when trying to comment/read
- App fails to send comments
- App crashes and causes device to heat up
- App doesn't download comments
- App won't open after update
- App doesn't refresh articles often
- Slow to open on all devices
- Pages not loading properly
- App is glitchy and hard to navigate
- Constant adverts pop up

**Most requested features**

- Allow users to delete or amend comments
- More detailed news with less repeating
- More local news, less celebrity/soap content
- Revert to previous app version
- Improve comment section moderation
- Fix comment posting issues
- Allow mobile users to comment
- More local news, less filler
- Improve grammar and spelling
- More good news, less bad news

## Recent user reviews (10 of 77)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/birmingham-live/id662307361/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Restricted?!

*2026-06-23*

I used to use this app daily but imagine my surprise when I open the app and I have to now PAY to view the news! I had used my 7 free articles and now can’t read any further articles, I’m appalled and have deleted the app to just search the news online rather than use this app. Ridiculous and ludicrous to just change how the app can be used without giving fore warning. If I’d have known this was the direction I wouldn’t have downloaded the app.

### 1/5 — Misleading headlines and charges

*2026-03-29, version 26.2.6*

If they want to charge fair enough but don’t use misleading or click bait headlines. 
You can still get their news free via Apple News!

### 1/5 — Can’t read the whole article

*2026-03-29, version 26.2.6*

The only thing you can do is pressing the like button and can’t even read the whole article and what’s happening in that article and before is not like that before and you can read the whole articles in Birmingham Live and now you have to pay for it 😒 and you can’t even write your comment because there’s no comment section everything on this all changed and it’s really annoying

### 1/5 — Greedy

*2026-03-28, version 26.2.6*

Used to like scrolling the local news but GREED has taken over. Trinity want money off people to read the local news. No thank you.

### 1/5 — Why do we have to pay?

*2026-03-18, version 26.2.6*

I’m not paying to read the local news.

### 1/5 — Goodbye app

*2026-03-13, version 26.2.6*

90% plus is now behind a pay wall and still ads for what is left. The content is not good enough to warrant a massive paywall

### 1/5 — Can only view 20 articles A WEEK!?!?

*2026-02-06, version 26.1.2*

This app was good and kept me in the loop with local news in Birmingham. For many years. I have just been blocked from viewing any further articles as I have an allowance of 20 articles per week??!? Or pay £2.99 a month for unlimited access.

PER WEEK?!? 
Are you kidding me?!?

### 2/5 — BL

*2025-01-14, version 9.4.0*

BL occasionally reports real news and likes to stir up racial hatred and deletes any comments that do not fit their narrative

### 1/5 — Pathetic

*2024-12-07, version 9.4.0*

The amount of one star reviews tells you everything you need to know.  
I dumped this app a long time ago, couldn’t stand the bad spelling and grammar.

### 2/5 — D

*2024-11-10, version 9.3.7*

Apps ok, just a little bit sensitive on the comment section. Half the comments I type aren't offensive, yet they get blocked

## Frequently asked questions about Birmingham Live

### What does the Birmingham Live app offer?

The app provides comprehensive local news, entertainment, and event information for Birmingham and the Midlands. It features breaking news alerts, personalized content feeds, live sports coverage, and interactive elements like comments and polls.

### How do I access all features of the app?

To unlock all features, including unlimited access to journalism, premium analysis, puzzles, and special offers, an active subscription to Birmingham Live Premium is required.

### Is the app free to download and use?

The app is free to download. However, to access premium content and all features, a subscription is necessary. Some articles may contain commercial messages or affiliate links.

### Can I read articles offline?

Yes, you can save articles to read later, even when you are offline. This feature allows you to enjoy your news on the go at any time without an internet connection.

### What kind of sports coverage is available?

The app offers extensive live sports coverage, focusing on rugby and football teams. Subscribers can access the latest team news, interviews, and expert analysis.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 26.9.17 — 2026-09-03

This release is mostly bug fixes, tidy up and maintenance, all meant to improve your experience.
• Some general UI and UX tidy up here and there around the app.

There are bigger changes on the way so stay tuned for more.

### 26.8.16 — 2026-08-20

This release is mostly bug fixes, tidy up and maintenance, all meant to improve your experience.
• Some general UI and UX tidy up here and there around the app.

There are bigger changes on the way so stay tuned for more.

### 26.8.15 — 2026-08-13

This release is mostly bug fixes, tidy up and maintenance, all meant to improve your experience.
• Some general UI and UX tidy up here and there around the app.

There are bigger changes on the way so stay tuned for more.

### 26.7.14 — 2026-07-23

This release is mostly bug fixes, tidy up and maintenance, all meant to improve your experience.
• Some general UI and UX tidy up here and there around the app.

There are bigger changes on the way so stay tuned for more.

### 26.6.10 — 2026-06-15

This release is mostly bug fixes, tidy up and maintenance, all meant to improve your experience.
· A small number of premium users were finding the app was losing track of their subscription status. This has now been resolved.
· Some general UI and UX tidy up here and there around the app.

There are bigger changes on the way so stay tuned for more.

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-09-06.*