# Kent Live

> Kent Live provides local news, traffic, events, and more with customizable feeds. (iPhone/iPad app by Trinity Mirror Digital Media Limited.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kent-live/id1496340079 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Trinity Mirror Digital Media Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/360153141)
- Category: News
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.50/5 from 2 App Store ratings · 16 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 105 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2020-03-04
- Data updated: 2026-09-07
- Monetization: ad-supported
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kent-live/id1496340079/reviews.md

## What is Kent Live?

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

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

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

Keep up-to-date with the latest in:

· Top local news stories from Kent
· Breaking UK and world news
· Traffic & Travel news
· Kent 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
- Adjustable text size

## Recent user reviews (10 of 16)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kent-live/id1496340079/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Still rubbish

*2025-03-23*

After 2 years this is still lame af

Stories on the overly ad spamming website are not findable on the app as it doesn't even have a search facility

### 4/5 — Informative

*2022-09-06*

Good to find update information about your area

### 1/5 — Awful app

*2022-04-03, version 7.1.6*

Usually an app would be an improvement on viewing through a browser, but unfortunately the heavily advert laden pages make reading this paper through this app or a web page unbelievably laggy and unenjoyable. I see no benefit in downloading this app and using valuable storage for effectively just an icon to display the web page directly. 

Your advertising makes reading your page a complete hassle. So at least you earn revenues for those disruptive intrusive adverts, as the app is now deleted.

### 3/5 — Good app but still broken

*2022-04-01*

I use it often to catch the local news. It does the job, but the bug with comments not being displayed has been going on for years. The last update promised a fix but it still remains broken. ☹️

### 5/5 — Good

*2022-03-17*

Great app very useful and interesting to keep you informed not what’s going on in and around the area I love in

### 2/5 — Snow

*2022-01-24*

Snow ⛄️ Kent news has been predicting snow since about last August. I suppose if you keep saying it, it will probably happen eventually 😂😂😂 it’s the best laugh of the day🤔⛄️😂😂😂

### 5/5 — Smashing

*2022-01-04*

Really good coverage on all things Kent with just the right balance.

### 1/5 — Poor

*2021-11-19*

Probably the worst app I have come across. So full of bugs in the passwords, security, keyboard handling, general operation.
Give up. Try again.

### 1/5 — Ok but ads make reading too difficult

*2021-07-30*

I hate ads

### 2/5 — Too many adverts

*2021-05-22*

The app would be great for Kent news if only the adverts didn’t cover up most of news! IT IS SO BLOODY ANNOYING … and it won’t let you take them off!

## Frequently asked questions about Kent Live

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

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

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

Yes, the Kent Live app is completely customizable, allowing you to tailor what news you consume and when. You can follow topics that matter to you and even your favorite authors.

### Does Kent Live offer offline reading?

Yes, Kent Live allows you to read an article even when you are offline, ensuring you can stay informed without an internet connection.

### What devices is Kent Live available on?

Kent Live is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It also features native iPad support and Split View support on compatible iPads.

### How often is Kent Live updated?

The latest version of Kent Live is 26.3.6, and it was last updated on March 12, 2026. This indicates a commitment to regular updates.

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

Kent Live has an age rating of 12+, making it suitable for a general audience.

### Does Kent Live have ads?

Yes, Kent Live contains advertisements to support its free service.

### How does Kent Live compare to other news apps?

Kent Live focuses specifically on local Kent news, traffic, and events, offering a highly customizable experience and offline reading capabilities, which may differentiate it from broader national or international news apps.

## 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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- [Mirror Football](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mirror-football/id360153138)
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- [OK! Mag](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ok-mag/id418893334)
- [Daily Express](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/daily-express/id419139113)
- [The Mirror](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-mirror/id538338235)

All apps by Trinity Mirror Digital Media Limited: https://appshunter.io/developer/360153141

## Related topics

[kent county news](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/kent-county-news) · [kent county council](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/kent-county-council)

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