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The Belfast Herald
Verified publication facts, editorial information and contacts for citation and media enquiries.
Publication profile
- Publication
- The Belfast Herald
- Format
- Independent digital regional news publication
- Coverage area
- Northern Ireland
- Language
- English
- Website
- https://belfastherald.co.uk
- Editorial contact
- Newsroom contact form
Editorial remit
The Belfast Herald covers public-interest news, politics, courts, business, health, communities, culture, lifestyle and sport across Northern Ireland. Its stated editorial position is independent of political parties and constitutional campaigns.
Archive
The publication maintains a searchable retrospective archive extending to January 2020. Historical entries were compiled from contemporaneous reporting and public reference material. The date on an archive record identifies the underlying event; it does not claim that The Belfast Herald originally published the entry on that date.
Standards and accountability
The publication's editorial standards, corrections record and complaints procedure are public. The Belfast Herald is not currently a member of IPSO or IMPRESS and does not claim endorsement by either organisation.
Ownership and legal details
The Belfast Herald is independently owned and published by its proprietor. Full legal publisher details will be added before paid services open. No company status is claimed.
Brand and media enquiries
The official masthead and civic mark can be reviewed on the brand page. Requests for comment, verification or permission should be sent through the newsroom contact page or to editor@belfastherald.co.uk.