Weston Independent News is one of Weston-super-Mare's most trusted news brands. Since 2020 we have brought words and pictures from the most important local events to hundreds of thousands of readers via online written and video content. We are committed to reporting the news accurately and with energy and vigour.

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Weston Independent News prides itself on its strong social conscience and politically we sit left of centre. Our mission is to make sense of local news and events for our readers. To challenge wrongs where we see them. To stand up for the underdog against authority. And to entertain.

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Verification and fact checking

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We expect our staff to use their best endeavours to verify the stories being put forward for publication.

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Unnamed sources

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Journalists have an obligation under IPSO’s Editors’ Code of Practice to protect their sources, but we also have a duty to establish that the sources we use are reliable and that material has been appropriately obtained. Story provenance is ultimately the responsibility of the Editor.

When using unnamed sources, the company relies on the integrity, experience and professionalism of its staff.

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Corrections Policy

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If you believe a story we have published is inaccurate, please contact the editorial team. You can:

 

Email: editor@westonindynews.co.uk

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Once verified, we will correct the story on the website as soon as possible. Where appropriate, the fact a correction has been made will be noted on the story.