Editorial
Standards.
How we report Brighton & Hove — independently, responsibly and with editorial control remaining with ImJustBrighton.
Independent local journalism.
ImJustBrighton is an independent Brighton & Hove publication. We report on the city, its people, businesses, communities, events and the issues that matter locally.
We decide what gets published.
ImJustBrighton is independently operated. The editor is responsible for decisions about what stories are published, editorial presentation, headlines, accuracy, corrections and amendments.
Advertising, sponsorships and commercial relationships do not give advertisers control over editorial coverage.
A story may still be published when there is a commercial relationship with a person, business or organisation if the story is independently newsworthy.
Editorial decisions
The editor controls editorial decisions, reporting, presentation, headlines, corrections and amendments.
What we cover
- Breaking and developing news
- Brighton & Hove City Council and public services
- Crime and public-safety stories
- Community and local-interest stories
- Business, food and drink
- Events, culture and entertainment
- Sport and local life
We check before we publish.
Information is checked against reliable material before publication. Press releases and material submitted by users or organisations are checked before they are used editorially.
Sources
We identify sources where appropriate and use responsible sourcing practices for local reporting.
Major & sensitive stories
Additional fact-checking may be used for major or sensitive stories, particularly police-involved reporting.
Submissions
User submissions and press releases are checked and verified before being used as editorial material.
Fair, direct and accountable.
Right of reply
People, businesses and organisations may be given an opportunity to respond when appropriate, particularly where allegations or significant criticism are involved.
Anonymous sources
Anonymous sources may be used when a source requests anonymity. Their identity will not knowingly be disclosed without permission.
Corrections
If a factual error is identified, we will correct the information. Editorial accuracy remains the priority.
Photography & video
Photos and video are published only where ImJustBrighton has permission or the appropriate rights to use them.
Human reporting. No AI.
ImJustBrighton does not use AI to create its editorial articles. Reporting, editorial decisions, writing and publishing remain under human editorial control.
Advertising does not buy editorial control.
Sponsored and paid content is clearly identified. Advertisers and commercial partners do not decide what independent editorial coverage ImJustBrighton publishes.
Tim Graichi Cucarella.
Tim Graichi Cucarella, legally Abdou El Wahid Graichi Cucarella, is the founder and editor of ImJustBrighton, an independent Brighton & Hove digital media publication.
He researches, photographs, films, writes, edits and publishes local journalism covering Brighton & Hove, including breaking news, community stories, businesses, food and drink, events, culture, sport and local guides.
ImJustBrighton was established in 2021 and remains independently operated, with final editorial responsibility resting with the founder and editor.
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Real stories. Real Brighton.
Our editorial standards are designed to keep reporting independent, transparent and accountable while keeping editorial control where it belongs.
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