Fife Today – Bias and Credibility

Fife Today - Least Biased - CredibleFactual Reporting: High - Credible - Reliable


LEAST BIASED

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  • Overall, we rate the Fife Today 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
Factual Reporting: HIGH
Country: United Kingdom
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rating: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: Newspaper
Traffic/Popularity: Medium Traffic

MBFC Credibility Rating: HIGH CREDIBILITY

History

The Fife Today is a regional newspaper published in Kircaldy, Scotland. It mainly reports local news and events and is the primary information source for the community.

Read our profile on UK media and government

Funded by / Ownership

National World plc, formerly JPI Media Group, owns the publication. It is funded through subscriptions and online advertising.

Analysis / Bias

The Fife Today covers local news for the Kircaldy area through reporters with minimal bias, such as this Judge calls for further reports on two Fife men who raped, drugged and murdered young fatherRegarding 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 Fife Today is fact-based and presents a minimal bias in reporting.

Failed Fact Checks

  • None in the Last 5 years

Overall, we rate the Fife Today 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 08/17/2024)

Source: https://www.fifetoday.co.uk/

Last Updated on August 17, 2024 by Media Bias Fact Check


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