Wisbech Standard – Bias and Credibility

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 Wisbech Standard 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

History

The Wisbech Standard is a newspaper based in Wisbech, UK. The paper mainly focuses on topics such as news and politics, lifestyle and culture, and news related to the Wisbech area.

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Funded by / Ownership

The Wisbech Standard 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 Wisbech Standard covers local news for the Wisbech area through reporters with minimal bias, such as this Investigation into death of Wisbech St Mary electrician. 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.

Editorially, story selection and op-eds are reasonably balanced and reflect both sides. Generally, The Wisbech Standard is fact-based and presents a minimal bias in reporting.

Failed Fact Checks

• None in the Last 5 years

Overall, we rate The Wisbech Standard 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 12/03/2025)

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