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Regional Report Media Ltd., publisher of RegionalReport.co.uk, is a private limited company registered in England and Wales (company number 17143892), with its registered office at 3 New Bailey Street, 5th Floor, Manchester M3 5FS, United Kingdom. Our editorial team, led by Editor-in-Chief Margaret Ellison, is responsible for all content decisions. We invite you to share information, documents, and story ideas that serve the public interest across England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland.

What makes a good tip

We are interested in newsworthy, verifiable information that affects local communities. Strong tips typically involve concrete developments, official records, or direct observations. We prioritise material that has a clear public-interest dimension. The following categories are of particular relevance to our regional reporting:

  • Council decisions and public policy: Upcoming votes, planning committee outcomes, budget allocations, contract awards, or policy changes at local authorities, combined authorities, and devolved institutions. Documentation such as council reports, agendas, and minutes is especially useful.
  • Transport disruption: Significant or recurring delays, cancellations, infrastructure problems, or safety concerns affecting rail, bus, tram, or road networks, including decisions by transport authorities and operators.
  • Regional business news: Company expansions, closures, major employment changes, high street developments, property transactions, or retail trends. Information about local economic conditions, job creation, and business investment is welcome.
  • Community initiatives: Grassroots projects, voluntary organisations, neighbourhood campaigns, fundraising efforts, and community-led responses to local challenges. We are interested in stories that highlight civic action or address local needs.
  • Cultural events and heritage: Festivals, exhibitions, theatre productions, music events, and heritage initiatives. Tips about planned events, funding decisions affecting culture, or changes to local cultural venues are valuable.
  • Public-interest stories: Concerns about public services, including healthcare, education, housing, policing, and environmental issues. We are also interested in material that raises questions about governance, transparency, or the use of public funds.

How to reach us

Please send your tip or documents using the dedicated function email addresses below. Using the correct address helps us route your submission to the appropriate desk quickly.

You may also contact individual members of our editorial team directly. For council and public policy matters, our Local Government Editor Amelia Grant (amelia.grant@regionalreport.co.uk) is your primary contact. For business and economy, please write to Daniel Mercer (daniel.mercer@regionalreport.co.uk). Community and culture tips should be directed to Sophie Kendall (sophie.kendall@regionalreport.co.uk).

What to include in your tip

To allow us to assess and investigate your submission effectively, please include the following where possible:

  • Your name and a reliable contact method (telephone number or email address). Anonymous tips are accepted, but a means of follow-up is preferred.
  • A clear, concise summary of the information, including the location, date, and any relevant organisations or individuals involved.
  • Supporting evidence: documents, emails, photographs, video, audio recordings, or links to public records. Please do not send material that is legally privileged or subject to a non-disclosure agreement.
  • An explanation of why you believe the matter is in the public interest and how it relates to our regional coverage.
  • Any relevant context, such as previous reporting on the subject or official responses you have received.

Verification and fact-checking

Every tip we pursue is subject to rigorous verification. Our Standards & Fact-Checking Lead, Oliver Reeves (oliver.reeves@regionalreport.co.uk), oversees the process of source verification, documentary analysis, and cross-referencing with official records. We will not publish information we cannot substantiate. For a detailed explanation of our methodology, please see our Fact-checking policy and our Sources & Standards page.

Confidentiality

Regional Report Media Ltd. takes the protection of sources seriously. We will treat your identity and the content of your submission with discretion. If you wish to provide information on a confidential basis, please state this clearly in your initial message. We will discuss with you the terms under which we can use the material, including any conditions regarding anonymity. Our journalists operate in accordance with the Editors’ Code of Practice and relevant legal frameworks.

Acknowledgement and timeline

We aim to acknowledge receipt of your tip within five working days. This acknowledgement does not constitute a commitment to publish or investigate the information. If we decide to pursue your submission further, an editor or correspondent will contact you. Due to the volume of tips we receive, we cannot guarantee a personal response to every submission. If you have not heard from us within ten working days, you are free to submit the information elsewhere.

Corrections

If you believe published information on RegionalReport.co.uk contains an error, please submit a correction request to corrections@regionalreport.co.uk. Our Standards Desk reviews all correction requests promptly. For further details, see our Corrections policy.

Our commitments

  • We will verify all facts from tips before publication using multiple, independent sources wherever possible.
  • We will respect the confidentiality of all sources who request it and will not disclose your identity without your explicit consent.
  • We will acknowledge your submission within five working days and keep you informed of our progress if we pursue the story.
  • We will correct any errors of fact promptly and transparently, with a clear note explaining the correction.
  • We will maintain editorial independence from commercial interests; sponsored or commercial content is always clearly labelled.

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