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Local News: Headlines & Alerts

Local News: Headlines & Alerts

Android Opera
4.5 Popularity

Addictive local news app with alerts

System Requirements

Updated
September 9, 2025
Age Rating
Everyone 10+
Developer
Android
Android 6.0++
Package Name
com.opera.app.news.local

So here's my honest take on Local News: Headlines & Alerts. I've tested a bunch of news apps and this one's pretty solid. The personalized feed is great for getting the stories that matter most to you, and the instant alerts are super handy for staying in the loop. And the design is clean and easy to use too. But it's not without its issues - the ads get old after a while, and the selection of news sources is a little limited compared to some competitors. Overall though, it's a reliable way to stay updated on what's happening in your area.

Manya Lyalya
AUTHOR: Manya Lyalya Editor, Grand Screen

Pros

  • Personalized news feed with lots of categories
  • Instant push notifications for breaking news and events
  • Clean, intuitive interface that's easy to navigate
  • Free to download and use, no paywalls

Cons

  • Ads can get annoying if you don't pay for the premium version
  • Limited selection of news sources compared to some other apps
  • Notifications can sometimes feel a bit spammy
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Description

Been using Local News: Headlines & Alerts for a couple months now. It’s basically a news app that gives you the latest stories and updates happening in your area. Pretty solid if you’re into keeping up with what’s going on around your community.

Here’s what you do: you can scroll through a feed of articles on different topics like politics, sports, entertainment, and more. There’s also push notifications for breaking news and important local events – that’s pretty cool. And you can customize the types of stories you see, which is useful.

Look, if you’re into local news and want to stay connected with your community, you’ll probably like this app. It’s not perfect – the ads can be a bit annoying if you don’t pay – but overall it does the job. Worth checking out.

User Reviews

Ricky Poe October 24, 2025

This app is an absolute joke, you cannot set your location and the app thinks I am 1000 miles away from where I am all the time. This makes this...

Leonard Baerg October 24, 2025

I finally uninstalled the app after getting a full screen ad for Tictoc with no way to close it except by downloading the app (which I'm not about to do)...

tony k October 24, 2025

I tried app for couple weeks but I'm now deleting. 1st way to many notifications & duplicate notifications. 2nd user can't choose source of news, so basically bunch of leftist...

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