LEAST BIASED
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- Overall, we rate Midlothian View as Least Biased based on its straightforward, local-only reporting and lack of opinion content. We also rate it High for factual reporting due to its neutral tone, community transparency, and absence of misinformation.
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: Website
Traffic/Popularity: Minimal Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: HIGH CREDIBILITY
History
Midlothian View is a hyperlocal digital news outlet serving the residents of Midlothian, Scotland. According to its welcome page, the platform is community-focused and designed to evolve based on reader feedback. It provides consistent coverage of local governance, events, and community news, without engaging in national or international reporting.
Read our profile on the UK’s media and government.
Funded by / Ownership
The site does not disclose ownership details on its public pages, but it appears to be independently operated. Its revenue model is ad-based, likely supported by local business sponsorships or programmatic advertising visible on the site. There is no indication of nonprofit status, political donations, or external funding.
Analysis / Bias
Midlothian View displays low-biased reporting. Its stories, such as “Midlothian Council to charge personal trainers £5,400 per year” and “Council Leader warns of tough times ahead,” are objective and centered on local government decisions, community impact, and municipal affairs. The language is neutral, and articles avoid political framing or ideological signaling.
There is no opinion section, and the site does not publish commentary or editorial endorsements. Additionally, the absence of national or international news suggests a strictly local focus. This positions Midlothian View more as a community news website than a traditional newspaper, though it functions similarly in scope and purpose.
Failed Fact Checks
- None in the Last 5 years.
Overall, we rate Midlothian View as Least Biased based on its straightforward, local-only reporting and lack of opinion content. We also rate it High for factual reporting due to its neutral tone, community transparency, and absence of misinformation. (D. Van Zandt 06/26/2025)
Source: https://www.midlothianview.com/
Last Updated on June 26, 2025 by Media Bias Fact Check
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