Welcome to the Plymouth Post. We are committed to delivering accurate, fair and engaging local journalism while providing a respectful space for our community to discuss the issues that matter to Plymouth and the surrounding area.
Our journalism is guided by the following editorial principles:
Accuracy: We check our facts, use credible sources and aim to ensure information is accurate at the time of publication.
Fairness & Impartiality: We aim to report news fairly and impartially. When covering contentious local issues, we seek to represent relevant perspectives appropriately.
Independence: Editorial decisions are made independently of commercial, political or personal interests. Advertising or sponsored content will be clearly identified.
Public Interest: We focus on stories that matter to people in Plymouth and the surrounding area, including local news, community issues, politics, safety, culture, heritage and the local economy.
Sources & Attribution: Our reporting may draw on interviews, eyewitness accounts, official statements, public records, photography and information supplied by members of the community. We aim to identify and attribute sources where appropriate.
Corrections & Clarifications: If a factual error is identified, we will correct it promptly. Where appropriate, significant corrections or clarifications will be clearly indicated on the article. Readers who believe an article contains an error are encouraged to contact us.
User Generated Content: Photographs, videos and information submitted by members of the public may be published following editorial review. Plymouth Post reserves the right to edit, verify or decline submissions where appropriate.
Community Standards: We encourage respectful discussion. Comments or contributions containing abuse, harassment, discrimination, threats, hate speech, deliberate misinformation or unlawful content may be removed.
Questions, Corrections or Feedback?
If you believe a story contains an error, would like to request a correction or clarification, have information about a developing story, or wish to contact the editorial team, please email: news@plymouthpost.uk