It has been an incredible period of growth here at REACH and we’re absolutely thrilled to announce that we have officially surpassed 50,000 paid digital subscribers across our network!

This fantastic achievement comes alongside our existing base of over 65,000 print, e-edition, and paid newsletter subscribers, marking a major step forward in our mission to deepen our relationship with our readers.

In just nine months, and we have successfully rolled out premium digital experiences across 19 brands within the Reach portfolio.

From national heavyweights like the Mirror, Express, Daily Star, and Daily Record, to our beloved local titles, our communities are responding brilliantly. A special shout-out goes to HullLive, which only launched on July 21 and has already smashed through the 1,000-subscriber threshold!

While our digital subscription models are tailored to perfectly suit each title, they all share a common goal: delivering a superior, uninterrupted reader experience. Here is what is driving our growth:

• A Cleaner, Ad-Lite Experience: A smoother, faster way to enjoy the news without distractions.

• Exclusive Content: Deep dives, special features, and premium articles reserved just for our subscribers.

• Partner Perks: Exclusive offers and discounts that add tangible everyday value.

Our Chief Executive, Piers North, perfectly captured the energy of this milestone:

“Reaching 50,000 paid digital subscribers is a testament to the hard work of our teams and the wide appeal and value of our content… This marks a key milestone on our road to building reliable and recurring revenue streams, with a target of 75,000 by the end of the year and more into 2027.”

We are not slowing down. In the coming weeks, we will be rolling out premium offerings for GlasgowLive, EdinburghLive, and NorthWalesLive. Furthermore, we are experimenting with new paid community brands, giving legacy print-only titles like the Southport Visiter, Ayrshire Post, and The Journal in Newcastle an online home for the very first time.

Thank you to our dedicated teams and, most importantly, our readers who continue to support trusted, quality journalism.