LEAST BIASED
These sources have minimal bias and use very few loaded words (wording that attempts to influence an audience by appeals to emotion or stereotypes). The reporting is factual and usually sourced. These are the most credible media sources. See all Least Biased Sources.
- Overall, we rate the Bedford Times & Citizen as least biased based on minimal editorializing of content. We also rate them High for factual reporting due to the use of credible sources and a clean fact-check record.
Detailed Report
Bias Rating: LEAST BIASED (-0.5)
Factual Reporting: HIGH (1.0)
Country: United Kingdom
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rating: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: Newspaper
Traffic/Popularity: Medium Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: HIGH CREDIBILITY
History
The Bedford Times & Citizen is a regional newspaper published in Bedford, England. It mainly reports local news and events and is the primary information source for the community.
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Funded by / Ownership
National World plc, formerly JPI Media Group, owns the publication. It is funded through subscriptions and online advertising.
Analysis / Bias
The Bedford Times & Citizen covers local news for the Bedford area through reporters with minimal bias, such as this Teen jailed for life after fatal stabbing in Bedford car park over designer coat. Regarding sourcing, they rely on first-person accounts and large quotes, which is appropriate for a print publication.
National and international news is usually republished through reliable sources such as PA Media (national news agency for the UK and Ireland) and the Associated Press.
Editorially, story selection and op-eds are reasonably balanced and reflect both sides. Generally, the Bedford Times & Citizen is fact-based and presents a minimal bias in reporting.
Failed Fact Checks
- None in the Last 5 years
Overall, we rate the Bedford Times & Citizen as least biased based on minimal editorializing of content. We also rate them High for factual reporting due to the use of credible sources and a clean fact-check record. (D. Van Zandt 06/19/2025)
Source: https://www.bedfordtoday.co.uk/
Last Updated on June 19, 2025 by Media Bias Fact Check
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