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 LeedsLive 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: Website
Traffic/Popularity: High Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: HIGH CREDIBILITY
History
LeedsLive is a news website based in Leeds, England. 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
LeedsLive 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. LeedsLive relies on advertising revenue, subscriptions, and digital engagement for its funding.
Analysis / Bias
LeedsLive covers news, sports, lifestyle, and entertainment for the greater Leeds, UK, area. They report local news with minimal loaded emotional language Chapeltown Road traffic live Leeds updates as crash shuts main street. All information is properly sourced. The national news is written by LeedsLive 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 LeedsLive 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 03/17/2025)
Source: https://www.leeds-live.co.uk/
Last Updated on March 17, 2025 by Media Bias Fact Check
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