The Argus

This is a news website that covers local stories in Brighton and the surrounding areas. It is part of Newsquest's audited local newspaper network and follows the Independent Press Standards Organisation's Code of Practice.

46%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermines the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
Analysis.OverallConflictOfInterestScore * 0.3F + Analysis.OverallBiasScore * 0.3F + Analysis.DeceptivenessScore * 0.3F + Analysis.ReadabilityScore * 0.1F

A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

The Daily's Verdict

This news site has a poor reputation for journalistic standards and is not considered a reliable news source.

Bias

50%

Examples:

  • The article seems to have a pro-vending machine bias as it does not question the effectiveness or reliability of the vending machines in providing accurate and timely results.

Conflicts of Interest

40%

Examples:

  • The article does not appear to have any clear conflicts of interest, but the source is part of Newsquest's audited local newspaper network which may imply a bias towards promoting positive stories in their community.

Contradictions

65%

Examples:

  • The article also contradicts its own claim of being a great initiative by not providing any evidence to support it.
  • The article contradicts itself by stating that some people find clinics or GP services embarrassing or time-consuming, but then implies that these are the only options for testing.

Deceptions

40%

Examples:

  • The article also does not address other reasons why people may choose not to get tested in clinics or GP services, such as cost, availability, stigma, or lack of awareness.
  • The article uses deceptive practices by quoting Dr Dhillon out of context and not providing any information on how many people actually used the vending machines or if they received accurate results.

Recent Articles

  • UK Installs STI and HIV Kits in Vending Machines for Anonymous Testing

    UK Installs STI and HIV Kits in Vending Machines for Anonymous Testing

    Broke On: Wednesday, 07 February 2024 UK vending machines now offer STI and HIV kits for anonymous testing, addressing barriers such as doctor visits, clinic stigma, and low awareness of testing options.