Belfast Live

Reach plc News & Magazines In-app purchases Contains ads

Latest Belfast News, sport & celebrity gossip

Rating: 4.3; 2.8K ratings
Downloads: 100K+; on Google Play
Price: Free; In-app purchases
Updated: Sep 24; 2026 · v26.9.21

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About Belfast Live

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

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

The app is the best way to follow breaking news from Belfast; including live blogs, video interviews and traffic & travel notifications.

Keep up-to-date with the latest in:

· Top local news stories
· Football, boxing and other sport news
· Traffic & Travel news
· Belfast event listings and What's On guides

What’s new

Version 26.9.21 · Updated September 24, 2026

This release is all about behind the scenes changes and general bug fixes. We are planning some other improvements for our next release, so stay tuned and up to date to make sure you get the best possible experience.

User reviews

Wendy Gaston

Great app for keeping you posted 😀

A Google user

Good news every time

Bill Guiller

Just downloaded this app, only had a quick look while at my work station but already can tell its the best one for my local News/Sport along with everything else, first class🙃🙂 Update Now I have had a good look at it, fantastic, wont be using anything else from now on.

A Google user

Very handy for local news.

Roger Adams

Fantastic app, great layout, quality news. The first local news app which is actually a pleasure to use!

Anthony Magee

Great app to keep up with news in your local area

App details

Belfast Live is a free News & Magazines app for Android with 100,000+ installs on Google Play and a 4.3/5 average rating from 2,860 ratings. It was released on March 7, 2016 and last updated on September 24, 2026. It's developed by Reach plc. It requires Android 7.0 or later. The app contains ads and offers in-app purchases.

Category: News & Magazines
Rating: 4.3 / 5 (2,860)
Installs: 100,000+
In-app purchases: Yes
Ads: Contains ads
Version: 26.9.21
Requires Android: 7.0
Content rating: Everyone 10+
Released: March 7, 2016
Last updated: September 24, 2026
Developer: Reach plc

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Belfast Live	4.3 / 5	Free	100,000+	Sep 24, 2026
Daily Star	4.4 / 5	Free	100,000+	Sep 24, 2026
Express	4.4 / 5	Free	100,000+	–
The Mirror	4.5 / 5	Free	500,000+	–
My London - News and more from	4.9 / 5	Free	10,000+	–
Birmingham Live	4.0 / 5	Free	50,000+	–
Dublin Live	4.8 / 5	Free	10,000+	–