Editorial Guidelines

Kent Local News Editorial Standards

Kent Local News is regulated by IMPRESS, the independent press regulator recognised by the Press Recognition Panel. We adhere to the IMPRESS Standards Code in full.

Accuracy and corrections

We strive for accuracy in all reporting. Where errors occur, corrections are made promptly with a transparent update note. Readers can request corrections via [email protected].

Sources

We attribute every factual claim to its source. We use named sources where possible and clearly label any anonymous sourcing with the reason for anonymity. Documents, FOIA references and official records are cited inline so readers can verify our reporting.

Right of reply

Subjects of investigative reporting are offered a reasonable right of reply before publication where practicable, with a clear deadline for response.

Distinction between news, analysis and opinion

News reporting, analysis and opinion are clearly distinguished within and across articles. Investigations and editorials are labelled as such.

Conflicts of interest

Material conflicts of interest are disclosed inline. Editorial decisions are made independently of any commercial relationships, advertising arrangements, or political affiliations.

Children and vulnerable people

We follow IMPRESS Standards Code Clause 7 on the protection of children. Children under 16 are not identified in stories that could affect their welfare without explicit consent from a parent or guardian, and even then only where there is a clear public interest.

Authorship and transparency

Articles are bylined to a named author or to the Kent Local News editorial team. Author biographies and editorial team information are available on our About Us page.

AI-assisted content

Where artificial intelligence tools are used to assist in research, drafting or summarisation, all output is reviewed and edited by a human journalist before publication. We do not publish unedited AI-generated content. Where an article relies materially on AI-derived data analysis, we disclose this.

Funding and independence

Kent Local News is independently owned and operated by NHNN Ltd. We do not accept editorial direction from advertisers, sponsors, political parties or government bodies. Our reporting is determined solely by our editorial team and the public interest.

Complaints

In the first instance, complaints should be addressed to [email protected]. We aim to respond within 5 working days.

Unresolved complaints can be escalated to IMPRESS at impress.press/complaints. IMPRESS provides an independent, free complaints process for matters covered by the IMPRESS Standards Code.

Kent Local News is a trading name of NHNN Ltd. Registered office: 61 Bridge Street, Kington, HR5 3DJ. Company Number: 16719465. Last updated: 27 April 2026.