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 Newbury Weekly News 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 (-0.6)
Factual Reporting: HIGH (1.0)
Country: United Kingdom
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rating: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: Newspaper
Traffic/Popularity: Minimal Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: HIGH CREDIBILITY
History
The Newbury Weekly News is a local newspaper published in Newbury, England. 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
Iliffe Media Group owns the publication. They publish several newspapers in the United Kingdom. It is funded through subscriptions and online advertising.
Analysis / Bias
The Newbury Weekly News covers local news for the Newbury area through reporters with minimal bias, such as this Brian McGowan from Thatcham denies triple assault and knife offence. Regarding sourcing, they rely on first-person accounts and large quotes, which is appropriate for a print publication. The paper does not cover national or international news; it focuses solely on local community news.
Editorially, they do not produce op-eds. Generally, the Newbury Weekly News is fact-based and presents a minimal bias in reporting.
Failed Fact Checks
- None in the Last 5 years
Overall, we rate the Newbury Weekly News 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 12/17/2024)
Source: https://www.newburytoday.co.uk/
Last Updated on December 17, 2024 by Media Bias Fact Check
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