# News & Star — Cumbria news, events and sport

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

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/news-and-star/id1613720566 (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 · 146 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2022-03-23
- Data updated: 2026-09-07
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/news-and-star/id1613720566/reviews.md

## What is News & Star?

The News & Star offers comprehensive coverage of the latest news, sport, and events across North, East, and West Cumbria, as well as the surrounding areas. We’re committed to delivering quality journalism with a local focus and driving community engagement. The News & Star also celebrates the region's cultural vibrancy with features on arts, entertainment and leisure activities. 

The News & Star app is the best way to keep up to date with all the breaking news, sports and events in Carlisle, Penrith, Keswick, Workington, Whitehaven, the Lake District and Cumbria and gives you the following great features… 

• Live Updates: Get the latest Cumbria 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
- Daily digital newspapers
- Interactive daily puzzles
- Article audio player

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $5.49 | per month |
| 6 Month Subscription | $29.99 | per 6 months |
| Annual Subscription | $59.99 | per year |


## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/news-and-star/id1613720566/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Carlisle and little else

*2024-01-03*

Disappointed to see very little about West Cumbria, with most of the content focussed on Carlisle and Carlisle United.
Not enough on the rest of Cumbria to justify subscription

**Developer response:** Thank you for your feedback - We will review this with the team and see if we are able to include more West Cumbria based content within the app moving forward.

## Frequently asked questions about News & Star

### What kind of news does News & Star cover?

News & Star provides comprehensive coverage of local news, sports, and events across North, East, and West Cumbria, including areas like Carlisle, Penrith, Keswick, Workington, Whitehaven, and the Lake District. It also features arts, entertainment, and leisure activities.

### Does News & Star have ads?

No, the News & Star app offers an ad-free reading experience, meaning there are no ads, pop-ups, or distractions while you read articles.

### What subscription plans are available for News & Star?

News & Star offers auto-renewing subscriptions including a Monthly Subscription for $5.49, a 6 Month Subscription for $29.99, and an Annual Subscription for $59.99.

### How can I manage my News & Star subscription?

Subscriptions are auto-renewing and can be managed via Account Settings within the app to turn off auto-renewal. Cancellations are not permitted during the active subscription period.

### What devices is News & Star available on?

The News & Star app is supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices.

### When was the News & Star app last updated?

The latest version of the News & Star app is 2.3, and it was last updated on February 27, 2026.

### Can I listen to articles on News & Star?

Yes, the News & Star app includes an Article Audio Player that allows you to listen to articles and create content playlists.

### What age rating does News & Star have?

News & Star has an age rating of 17+, indicating it is suitable for users aged 17 and above.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.5 — 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

### 2.4 — 2026-08-06

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

### 2.3 — 2026-02-27

Framework fixes and improvements

### 2.2 — 2025-12-16

• Improvements to the article reading experience

### 2.1 — 2025-11-03

• 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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