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 Edinburgh Live 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 (1.5)
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
Edinburgh Live is a news website based in Edinburgh, Scotland. It covers topics such as news, business, local and state news, economics, politics, arts, and entertainment.
Read our profile on the UK’s media and government.
Funded by / Ownership
Edinburgh Live is owned by Reach plc, one of the UK’s largest media companies. Reach plc also owns outlets like the Daily Mirror and Daily Record. The Edinburgh Live relies on advertising revenue, subscriptions, and digital engagement for its funding.
Analysis / Bias
The Edinburgh Live covers news, sports, lifestyle, and entertainment for the greater Edinburgh, Scotland, area. They report local news with minimal loaded emotional language Edinburgh and Lothians issued flood warnings as Storm Darragh barrels in. All information is properly sourced. The national news is written by Edinburgh Live journalists.
Editorially, opinion pieces and political news reporting slightly favor the right. The paper is fact-based and holds a slight right-leaning editorial bias.
Failed Fact Checks
- None in the Last 5 years
Overall, we rate The Edinburgh Live 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 12/06/2024)
Source: https://www.edinburghlive.co.uk/
Last Updated on December 6, 2024 by Media Bias Fact Check
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