Our commitment to integrity
The St Albans Times is committed to providing journalism of the highest quality and integrity.
As such we have obligations to our readers, viewers and the wider public, but also to our advertisers and sponsors.
We are focused on the core journalistic values of accuracy, fairness and fearless reporting in the public interest.
We cover public interest news relating to the city and district of St Albans and specifically targeted to residents of this area. The St Albans Times reaches across the community by providing insightful analysis, news stories and opinion pieces tailored to our Cathedral city and its nearby towns and villages.
What sets the St Albans Times apart from traditional newspapers is its keen editorial eye, which has been honed by years of developing local knowledge, a rich contacts base and informed expertise.
It tackles issues important to the district, providing readers with a comprehensive understanding of local dynamics. It is also a source of information and reviews about local events, performances, restaurants and sports results.
This dedication to authentic, locally focused reporting ensures that the St Albans Times remains a trusted source of information for residents and those with an interest in our beautiful city.
In providing local public interest news in this way, the St Albans Times supports the informed participation and engagement of its readers in St Albans and surrounding areas and, in so doing, advances citizenship and civic participation for the benefit of the public.
Editorial independence is always maintained, and commercial relationships will not influence our story judgements. All content is independent of political bias and we adhere to The Editors’ Code of Practice, as administered by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), which stipulates that the press must take care not to publish inaccurate, misleading or distorted information.
It is our policy to correct any errors as soon as possible and publish clear clarification when this occurs.
The Advertising Code administered by the Committee of Advertising Practice (CAP Code) and enforced by the Advertising Standards Authority, lays down rules for advertisers, agencies and media owners to follow. Under the Code advertising must be responsible, and not mislead, harm or offend its audience. Particular rules cover advertising to children and specific sectors such as alcohol, gambling, motoring, health and financial products.
Any commercially paid content beyond traditional advertisements is always clearly and appropriately marked.
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