# Gazette News — North Essex news and sport

> Local news, sports, and events coverage with digital newspapers and puzzles. (iPhone/iPad app by Newsquest.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gazette-news/id559828796 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Newsquest](https://appshunter.io/developer/504547133)
- Category: Magazines & Newspapers, News
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 147 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2012-09-28
- Data updated: 2026-09-03
- Monetization: subscription
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gazette-news/id559828796/reviews.md

## What is Gazette News?

The Daily Gazette offers comprehensive coverage of the latest news, sport and events in Colchester, North Essex and the surrounding areas. We’re committed to delivering quality journalism with a local focus and driving community engagement. The Daily Gazette also celebrates the region's cultural vibrancy with features on arts, entertainment and leisure activities, alongside unrivalled coverage of North Essex sport, following the fortunes of Colchester United and other local clubs.

The Gazette News app is the best way to keep up to date with all the breaking news, sports and events in North Essex and gives you the following great features… 

• Live Updates: Get the latest Colchester news, events and sport as it happens
• Ad-Free Reading: No ads, no pop-ups, no distractions
• Daily Digital Newspapers: Read the paper in full, cover to cover
• Interactive Puzzles: Play new crosswords, sudoku and more every day
• Article Audio Player: Listen to articles and create content playlists

All subscriptions are auto-renewing. Payment for this subscription will be charged to your Apple account upon purchase. The subscription will auto-renew within 24 hours of the current subscription expiring, at the same rate as the initial purchase. Auto-renewing subscriptions can be managed via Account Settings allowing them to be turned off. No cancellations of the current subscription are allowed during the active subscription period.

Privacy Policy - https://www.newsquest.co.uk/our-policies/privacy-policy/
Terms of Use - https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

## Key features

- Live news, events, and sport updates
- Ad-free reading experience
- Full digital newspaper access
- Daily interactive puzzles
- Article audio player

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $6.99 | per month |
| Quarterly Subscription | $19.99 | per 3 months |
| 6 Month Subscription | $35.99 | per 6 months |
| Annual Subscription | $69.99 | per year |


## Recent user reviews (5 of 5)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gazette-news/id559828796/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Subscription not recognised. No support

*2022-11-18*

Twice this year I have been unable to access the app version for days on end. Support staff ignore my regular requests to restore access to the app. I even wrote to the editor but am yet to receive a reply. It is ok when you can get in, but their attitude to reported faults is beyond frustrating.

**Developer response:** Sorry for the delay, due to a technical issue with the app we have released an updated version to amend the issue. Please visit the app store to update the app and then you will be able to restore your subscription. Sorry to hear you have also had problems contacting us, I will raise this with our team. Thank you and kind regards.

### 1/5 — Not happy

*2022-11-18*

Have been reading the online edition and subscribe through apple for many years now but I seen there was an update and thought no I’m not doing it , then I thought go for it , big mistake, now I cannot read the paper ( I’m housebound so I rely on this paper sp much ) even after restoring purchases I still cannot read I’ve reinstalled and uninstalled and still I cannot read it , I feel I’m being ripped off now, 
November 18th and again I’ve been unable to read the paper since the last update when I click to read the newspaper it takes me to the login page which you don’t need to do as it’s through iOS but it says you can restore purchases but there is no button for it , but to make matters worse I’ve sent 3 emails to the gazette help desk and still have had no reply I also emailed the app maker but still no reply, why do we have this time and time again , having to pay for a product that you cannot use , I think it’s time to cancel !

**Developer response:** Thanks you for your feedback. Unfortunately we experienced a temporary technical issue with in-app subscriptions with the latest update. This has now been resolved. 
If you can please try tapping the Restore button on the Subscriptions window, you should once again be able to access your subscription.
Please accept our apologies for the inconvenience caused.

### 3/5 — Would be 5 Stars if Family Sharing

*2019-01-20*

Subscribed for one month. Very good as good as buying the paper in quality and appearance on the iPad and iPhone.
Would have been 5 Stars but does not have family sharing enabled so for other members of the family to read this type of news outlet. Will subscribe again when this issue is resolved.

### 1/5 — Con

*2017-10-10*

Since the release of IOS 11 the app will not work. I contacted the developer and got reply that they’ll get round to sorting it out eventually but no idea when. Really pathetic but they’re still eager to take my money.

### 3/5 — Bit misleading

*2012-11-27*

App is very good but initial description was misleading as it suggested that if you had a paper subscription you would also be entitled to subscribe to the app for free. Wording has probably been clarified now.

## Frequently asked questions about Gazette News

### What kind of news does Gazette News cover?

Gazette News provides comprehensive coverage of local news, sport, and events specifically for North Essex. This includes features on arts, entertainment, leisure activities, and in-depth reporting on local sports clubs like Colchester United.

### Does Gazette News have ads?

No, Gazette News offers an ad-free reading experience. Users can enjoy uninterrupted access to news, sports, and digital newspapers without any advertisements or pop-ups.

### What subscription plans are available for Gazette News?

Gazette News offers several auto-renewing subscription plans: Monthly ($6.99), Quarterly ($19.99), 6-Month ($35.99), and Annual ($69.99). Payments are charged to your Apple account upon purchase.

### Can I cancel my Gazette News subscription?

You can manage your auto-renewing subscription via Account Settings to turn off renewals. However, cancellations of the current subscription are not permitted during the active subscription period.

### What devices are supported by Gazette News?

Gazette News is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod. The app is designed to provide a seamless experience across these Apple devices.

### How often is Gazette News updated?

The app was last updated on February 27, 2026, indicating regular updates to ensure content and features are current. The latest version available is 5.3.

### Does Gazette News offer any interactive content?

Yes, Gazette News features interactive puzzles, including daily crosswords and Sudoku. Additionally, it offers an article audio player, allowing users to listen to content and create playlists.

### What is the age rating for Gazette News?

Gazette News has an age rating of 17+. This is based on the content and features available within the application.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 5.5 — 2026-08-13

Introducing My Content – your personalised space for reading:
• Your News Feed: See more of what matters to you
• Reading History: Track what you’ve read over the past month and when
• Saved articles: Quickly find content you’ve saved for later

Audio player improvements:
• Adjust playback speed
• Smoother, more intuitive listening experience

### 5.4 — 2026-08-10

Introducing My Content – your personalised space for reading:
• Your News Feed: See more of what matters to you
• Reading History: Track what you’ve read over the past month and when
• Saved articles: Quickly find content you’ve saved for later

Audio player improvements:
• Adjust playback speed
• Smoother, more intuitive listening experience

### 5.3 — 2026-02-27

Framework fixes and improvements

### 5.2 — 2025-12-16

• Improvements to the article reading experience

### 5.1 — 2025-10-28

• Dark mode - Activated automatically in line with your device settings, or can be manually enabled via the Settings menu
• Improvements to the article reading experience

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