# Essex Live

> Local news and event updates for Essex, with customizable feeds and offline access. (iPhone/iPad app by Trinity Mirror Digital Media Limited.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/essex-live/id1496340048 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Trinity Mirror Digital Media Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/360153141)
- Category: News
- Price: Free
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 5 App Store ratings · 5 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 106 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2020-03-04
- Data updated: 2026-09-06
- Monetization: ad-supported
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/essex-live/id1496340048/reviews.md

## What is Essex Live?

Get the very latest news from Essex, with breaking news as it happens, sport updates, traffic alerts, and find out what's on in your area.

Completely customisable, the Essex Live app allows you to tailor what news you consume, and when. 

The Essex Live app is the best way to follow breaking news from Essex including video interviews and latest traffic & travel reports.

Keep up-to-date with the latest in:

· Top local news stories from Essex
· Breaking UK and world news
· Traffic & Travel news
· Essex event listings and What's On guides
· Restaurant guides and reviews

The App also features:

• Force Touch allowing you to peak and pop into an article.
• Native iPad support for a better tablet experience
• The iPad version of the app also supports Split View on compatible iPads
• The ability to follow topics that matter to you
• Follow your favourite authors like you do any topic
• Resize the article text to help with your reading experience
• The ability to read an article even when you are offline

## Key features

- Breaking news alerts
- Customizable news feed
- Traffic and travel updates
- Local event listings
- Offline reading
- Topic and author following

## Recent user reviews (5 of 5)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/essex-live/id1496340048/reviews.md

### 3/5 — Trollers

*2024-09-13*

Allows trolling on its comments. Lots of derogatory comments to both the journalists themselves and other users. Can flag but may not necessarily be dealt with.

### 4/5 — Good Local Need

*2021-11-30*

Prone to overdo the “wokeness” from time to time

### 2/5 — Ok, But.....

*2021-03-15*

The App works well, but so many of the articles are sensationalised! Need to be able to tailor alerts so that you can filter out categories you don't want.

### 2/5 — Click bait city

*2020-12-16*

Unfortunately the alerts this paper puts out are very click bait. This Essex town did this... That Essex town had this happen. Why not just say the town name??

### 1/5 — Annoying adds!!!!

*2020-10-30*

You are trying to follow a story or article which is on several pages, then these adds pop up blocking the content. I try and close them and it takes me to the add page if I am not carefully, then try and get back to the arrival and it has disappeared never to be found again. I have now maid a list of these pop up advertisers and have void to never contact or buy from them. Will now be removing this app!!!!

## Frequently asked questions about Essex Live

### What kind of news does Essex Live cover?

Essex Live covers top local news stories from Essex, breaking UK and world news, traffic & travel news, Essex event listings, and restaurant guides and reviews.

### Can I customize the news I see in Essex Live?

Yes, Essex Live is completely customizable, allowing you to tailor what news you consume and when. You can follow specific topics and even your favorite authors.

### Does Essex Live offer offline reading?

Yes, you can read articles even when you are offline with Essex Live. This feature is useful for staying updated without an internet connection.

### Is Essex Live available on iPad?

Yes, Essex Live offers native iPad support for a better tablet experience. The iPad version also supports Split View on compatible iPads.

### What is the age rating for Essex Live?

The age rating for Essex Live is 12+. This indicates content suitable for users aged 12 and above.

### How often is Essex Live updated?

The latest version of Essex Live is 26.3.6, last updated on March 12, 2026. Updates typically include new features and performance improvements.

### Does Essex Live have ads?

Yes, Essex Live contains advertisements. As it is a free app, ads are used to support its continued development and operation.

### What devices can I use Essex Live on?

Essex Live is supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. It is designed to provide a good user experience across these Apple platforms.

## 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.
- 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.*