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General => The Common Room => Topic started by: Chris Doran on Wednesday 02 July 25 22:46 BST (UK)
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(OldNews is part of My Heritage.)
Introduction (https://blog.myheritage.com/2025/07/discover-your-familys-past-this-july-4th-with-free-access-to-u-s-newspapers-on-oldnews-com/)
A basic Search form (https://www.oldnews.com/en/)
Browse by location (e.g. State) (https://www.oldnews.com/en/newspapers/united-states)
Start and end times not given, but these things usually end at 12:59 pm MT, which I make to be 6:59 am BST on Sunday 6th. The start time would be 4 pm BST on Thursday 3rd if they turn it on at 9 am MT, but sometimes it's later, so keep trying. Do not click on (Try 7 days free) as this will ask for payment details. You may need an OldNews.com account or to click on Log in to link to your myheritage.com one (if you have one) but registration should be free with no payment details taken.
Although it's US 'papers, some things, like BMD announcements, were often syndicated worldwide.
Some of these records may be free at all times elsewhere, so check before you waste too much midnight oil.
As always with free periods, save anything of interest on your own device, as you'll need a sub to see it online after the offer closes.