South Wales Argus – Bias and Credibility

South Wales Argus - Least Biased - Conservative leaning - Credible and ReliableFactual Reporting: High - Credible - Reliable

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 South Wales Argus 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
Press Freedom Rating: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: Newspaper
Traffic/Popularity: Medium Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: HIGH CREDIBILITY

History

The South Wales Argus is a newspaper based in Newport, UK. The paper mainly focuses on topics such as news and politics, lifestyle and culture, and local events and news related to Newport and the regional area.

Read our profile on UK media and government.

Funded by / Ownership

The South Wales Argus is operated by Newsquest Media Group Ltd., owned by the American mass media holding company Gannett, the publisher of USA Today. Advertising and subscription fees generate revenue.

Analysis / Bias

The South Wales Argus covers local news for the Newport area through reporters with minimal bias, such as this Caerphilly driver in court accused of killing man and woman. Regarding 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 Sunday Times.

Editorial, story selection, and op-eds are reasonably balanced and reflect both sides. Generally, The South Wales Argus is fact-based and presents a minimal bias in reporting.

Failed Fact Checks

  • None in the Last 5 years

Overall, we rate Bury Times 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. (M. Huitsing 03/20/2023)

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

Last Updated on June 30, 2023 by Media Bias Fact Check

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