What is Nook?
One place for everything happening across the Shire — kept local, not lost to the algorithm.
Real local news, the council meetings nobody else covers, what's on this weekend, who's playing on local radio, and the classifieds you used to read in the back of the Mail.
Built for the people who live here, but open to anyone passing through.
Local or visitor?
Same app, different views. Locals get a verified voice. Visitors get the welcome mat.
You live here
Sign in to submit events and notices, save items across devices, and claim a listing you run.
Passing through
Read everything without an account. Continue as a visitor to open Today, then sign in later if you want to save things.
What you get
How sign-in works
Five levels, one ladder. Browse anonymously, or verify yourself for more voice. Every step is opt-in.
Anonymous
Read everything. No comments, no posting.
Signed in
Save across devices and submit events or notices for review.
Locally Present
QR scan at a venue, or a one-time location check.
Verified Local
Proof of address with a Nook verifier.
Trusted Local
In person with a verifier — name confirmed.
“Local stories, local voices, local commerce — kept here, not lost to the algorithm.”