Regional Report Media Ltd., the publisher of RegionalReport.co.uk, is committed to the highest standards of accuracy in our regional news journalism. We recognise that errors can occur, and we have a clear and transparent process for correcting them. This Corrections Policy outlines how we handle mistakes, ensuring accountability and maintaining the trust of our readers across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Responsibility for Corrections
The Editor-in-Chief, Margaret Ellison, has ultimate responsibility for the accuracy of all content published on RegionalReport.co.uk and for the implementation of this policy. The Standards & Fact-Checking Lead, Oliver Reeves, oversees the day-to-day management of corrections, including the review of reported errors and the coordination of correction notes. All editorial staff, including our Managing Editor Henry Wallace and our specialist correspondents, are trained to prioritise accuracy and to report any potential errors immediately to the Standards team.
Reporting an Error
If you believe we have published a factual error, please contact us as soon as possible. The most direct route is to email our dedicated corrections address at corrections@regionalreport.co.uk. You may also use our general contact form at contact@regionalreport.co.uk, marking your message for the attention of the Standards team. When reporting an error, please include the following information:
- The full URL or headline of the article in question.
- The specific error you have identified.
- The correct information, with a source or evidence where possible.
- Your name and a contact email address.
We acknowledge receipt of all correction requests within five working days. Our team will assess the claim against our editorial standards and source verification protocols, as detailed in our Fact-Checking Policy.
What Constitutes a Material Error
We define a material error as any factual inaccuracy that significantly alters the meaning, context, or fairness of a story. This includes, but is not limited to: incorrect names, dates, statistics, quotes, or misattributions; errors in reporting on council decisions, transport routes, or business data; and mistakes that could mislead readers on matters of public interest. Minor typographical errors or formatting issues that do not affect meaning are corrected without a formal note.
How We Correct Errors
When a material error is confirmed, we take the following steps:
- Correction Note: A clear, prominent correction note is appended to the top of the article. This note states the original error, the correct information, and the date of the correction.
- Article Update: The body of the article is amended to reflect the correct information. The correction note remains permanently attached to the article.
- Record Keeping: All corrections are logged internally by the Standards team for audit and training purposes.
We do not remove articles simply because they contain an error; we correct them transparently. In rare cases where an article is so fundamentally flawed that correction is not feasible, we may retract it entirely, with a clear explanation published in its place.
Our Editorial Framework
This Corrections Policy is part of a broader commitment to editorial integrity. It should be read alongside our Editorial Policy, which governs our newsgathering and publication standards, and our Fact-Checking Policy, which details our verification processes. If you are dissatisfied with how a correction has been handled, you may escalate the matter through our formal Complaints Procedure. For full details on our ownership and funding, please see our Ownership & Funding page.
Our Commitments
- We will acknowledge every correction request within five working days.
- We will investigate all reported errors promptly and thoroughly.
- We will append a clear correction note to any article containing a material error.
- We will never remove an article solely to hide a mistake; corrections are transparent.
- We will use all corrections as learning opportunities to improve our editorial processes.