SATIRE
These sources exclusively use humor, irony, exaggeration, or ridicule to expose and criticize people’s stupidity or vices, particularly in the context of contemporary politics and other topical issues. Primarily these sources are clear that they are satire and do not attempt to deceive. See all Satire sources.
- Overall, we rate Southend News Network as a satire website based on a tagline that implies the news is not real.
Detailed Report
Bias Rating: SATIRE
Factual Reporting: N/A
Country: United Kingdom
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rating: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: Website
Traffic/Popularity: Minimal Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: N/A
History
Founded in 2015, Southend News Network is an anonymously published satire blog that appears to be based in the UK.
Read our profile in the UK media and government.
Funded by / Ownership
The website does not disclose ownership. Advertising generates revenue.
Analysis / Bias
Southend News Network is a satirical website with a tagline that reads “The latest news from SouthEnd, Honest.” Although they do not officially disclaim they are a satire site it is implied with the tagline. Articles tend to mostly poke fun at elected officials and those in power, such as UK Government Confirms Farage Banking Scandal Renewed For Second Season.
Overall, we rate Southend News Network as a satire website based on a tagline that implies the news is not real. (D. Van Zandt 05/09/2018) Updated (07/30/2023)
Source: http://southendnewsnetwork.net
Last Updated on July 30, 2023 by Media Bias Fact Check
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