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 Brighton Argus 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 (1.2)
Factual Reporting: HIGH (1.0)
Country: United Kingdom
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rating: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: Newspaper
Traffic/Popularity: High Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: HIGH CREDIBILITY
History
The Brighton Argus is a newspaper based in Brighton, UK. The paper mainly focuses on topics such as news and politics, lifestyle and culture, and local events and news related to the Brighton area.
Read our profile on UK media and government.
Funded by / Ownership
The Brighton Argus is operated by Newsquest Media Group Ltd., owned by the American mass media holding company Gannett, the publisher of USA Today. Advertising and subscription fees generate revenue.
Analysis / Bias
The Brighton Argus covers local news for the Brighton area through reporters with minimal bias, such as this Police seek man after vicious hate crime in Brighton. 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 Sunday Times.
Editorially, story selection and op-eds are reasonably balanced and reflect both sides. Generally, the Brighton Argus is fact-based and presents a minimal bias in reporting.
Failed Fact Checks
- None in the Last 5 years
Overall, we rate the Brighton Argus 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. (M. Huitsing 11/19/2024)
Source: https://www.theargus.co.uk/
Last Updated on November 19, 2024 by Media Bias Fact Check
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