# IM News

> Local news and digital newspaper editions from Iliffe Media newspapers. (iPhone/iPad app by Iliffe.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/im-news/id1497002932 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Iliffe](https://appshunter.io/developer/1154077880)
- Category: News, Business
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 138 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2020-01-30
- Data updated: 2026-09-09
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/im-news/id1497002932/reviews.md

## What is IM News?

Live news, sport, business and lifestyle updates from your favourite Iliffe Media local trusted newspaper at your fingertips. 

WHY CHOOSE IM News: 

With newspapers across Kent, Berkshire, Hampshire, Hertfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Suffolk, Norfolk, Lincolnshire,Nottinghamshire and Warwickshire, the IM News app brings you daily local news headlines from your town, city and county. 

You’ll also get a digital edition of your favourite local newspaper updated in the app upon publication each week. Titles include: 

Bishop’s Stortford Independent 
Bury Free Press 
Cambridge Independent 
Dartford & Gravesend Messenger 
Diss Express 
East Kent Mercury 
Faversham News 
Fenland Citizen 
Folkestone & Hythe Express 
Grantham Journal 
Haverhill Echo 
Herne Bay Gazette 
Kentish Express 
Kentish Gazette 
Kent Messenger 
Lincolnshire Free Press 
Lymington Times
Lynn News 
Medway Messenger 
Newark Advertiser 
Newbury Weekly News
Newmarket Journal 
New Milton Advertiser
Sheerness Times Guardian 
Sittingbourne News 
Stratford Herald
Rutland & Stamford Mercury 
Suffolk Free Press 
Thanet Extra 
Whitstable Gazette 
Your Local Paper (King’s Lynn)

SAVE AND BOOKMARK ARTICLES
Save articles so you can enjoy them later at a time that suits you 

SIMPLE & INTUITIVE INTERFACE 
Read the full range of our newspaper content, with simple navigation in an easy to use format, advert and paywall free. 

BREADTH AND DEPTH OF CONTENT 
Read all of our newspapers in one place without having to pay multiple cover prices. 

NEVER MISS AN ISSUE 
Don’t miss any of your local news or dig into our archives. We have issues of your favourite local newspapers going back years to read at the touch of a button. 

Please note: 
- You can also view our Privacy Policy here: https://www.iliffemedia.co.uk/privacy-policy/ - We value your opinion and feedback. Our readers’ views are central to our ongoing development and improvement. You can send Iliffe Media feedback directly by visiting https://www.iliffemedia.co.uk/get-in-touch/

## Key features

- Live news updates
- Digital newspaper editions
- Save and bookmark articles
- Advert and paywall free
- Access to archives
- Multi-county coverage

## Recent user reviews (10 of 26)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/im-news/id1497002932/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Sadly, didn’t get beyond first page….

*2026-04-05, version 1.4.1*

Downloaded the app, was asked to select which county the paper was in that I had subscribed to - and nothing responded…… very disappointed as I really find the level of local journalism very good with these publications.

### 1/5 — Terrible App

*2025-06-24, version 1.3.8*

Terrible App. Full of glitches & problems nearly every time I use it. Will not be renewing subscription

### 2/5 — App problems

*2025-05-31, version 1.3.8*

App will not load up

### 1/5 — Can’t get started

*2025-04-21, version 1.3.8*

I have a premium account with my local newspaper but trying to reset the password so I can log in via the app is proving to be such a faff that I have deleted the app and given up.

### 4/5 — Good local news and trivia

*2024-11-25, version 1.3.8*

It’s nice to see really local news

### 3/5 — Needs Usability Improvements

*2024-08-20, version 1.3.7*

Using a Ipad a fairly standard feature of apps is to allow going directly to the top of a page by touching near the top of the screen
It is really frustrating having to scroll the whole page, especially on the home page 

Also the mechanism for displaying page back does not work consistently all the time as the page back arrow disappears too easily/quickly especially on articles from the main page; it works better when on articles from the News page for some reason.

Overall there need to be significant usability improvements

### 5/5 — I wish no other Herald….

*2024-06-06*

The convenience of a digital copy far outweighs the awkwardness of a paper copy. Viewing one page at a time varies from whichever iOS you use. 

It’s very useful to read your local newspaper wherever you are in the world too. The Stratford Herald has always been part of local life and long may it continue.

### 1/5 — I’m news

*2024-05-06, version 1.3.7*

Unable to log in as I don’t have a account number and it doesn’t allow me to register an account . So won’t be able to to read the local paper on line now

### 5/5 — Useful app

*2023-01-01, version 1.3.6*

I only read our local paper once a week but regularly log in during the rest of the time to check the local news which is always relevant and up to date.

### 1/5 — Dispiritingly poor

*2022-01-31, version 1.3.3*

No search option for a news app is a terrible thing, you can’t search for historical news, not that there’s much carried here anyway.
Hardly any of the stories carried in the print edition, certainly not the decent ones, why, this is paid for after all.
I want to support local journalism so please improve.

## Frequently asked questions about IM News

### What kind of news does IM News provide?

IM News provides live updates on local news, sports, business, and lifestyle. It covers daily headlines from your town, city, and county across various Iliffe Media newspapers.

### Can I read my local newspaper digitally?

Yes, the app offers a digital edition of your favorite local newspaper, updated upon publication each week. You can access content from numerous Iliffe Media titles across several counties.

### Is IM News free to use?

Based on the provided information, the app is free to use and does not contain advertisements or paywalls. You can read all newspaper content in one place without multiple cover prices.

### What if I miss an issue or want to read older articles?

The app allows you to access archives of your favorite local newspapers, with issues going back years available at the touch of a button. You can also save and bookmark articles to read later.

### Which areas does IM News cover?

IM News covers newspapers from Kent, Hertfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Suffolk, Norfolk, Lincolnshire, and Nottinghamshire. This includes titles like the Cambridge Independent, Grantham Journal, and Lynn News.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.6.0 — 2026-06-05

General Bug Fixes

### 1.5.0 — 2026-05-11

Brand New App Design

### 1.4.1 — 2025-10-22

General Bug Fixes

### 1.4.0 — 2025-10-14

General Bug Fixes

### 1.3.9 — 2025-07-09

Minor improvements and bug fixes.

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