Editorial Policy

Our editorial policy for Stuck in the Middle

Our Mission

Stuck in the Middle celebrates the people, places, history, food, culture and hidden gems of the East Midlands. Our aim is to tell positive, engaging and informative stories that help readers discover more about the region and the communities that make it unique.

Accuracy and Fairness

We strive to ensure all content published on Stuck in the Middle is accurate at the time of publication.

  • Information is sourced from interviews, official organisations, historical records, press releases and reputable third-party sources.
  • We seek to verify facts before publication.
  • Where a story includes claims or opinions, these will be clearly attributed.
  • We aim to present information fairly and responsibly.

Corrections

Despite our best efforts, mistakes can occur.

If an error is identified:

  • We will correct significant factual inaccuracies as soon as possible.
  • Corrections may be noted within the article where appropriate.
  • Readers can report errors by emailing: contact@stuckinthemiddle

Independence

Stuck in the Middle maintains editorial independence.

  • Editorial decisions are made independently of advertisers, sponsors or commercial partners.
  • Sponsored content, advertising features and paid partnerships will always be clearly labelled.

Sponsored Content

From time to time we may publish:

  • Sponsored features
  • Partner content
  • Advertorials
  • Tourism and destination partnerships

Such content will always be clearly identified to maintain transparency with readers.

AI and Content Creation

Stuck in the Middle may use AI-assisted tools to support research, proofreading and formatting.

All published content is reviewed and edited by a human editor prior to publication.

User-Generated Content

Where reader submissions, photographs or guest contributions are published:

  • Contributors retain ownership of their original work unless otherwise agreed.
  • Stuck in the Middle reserves the right to edit submissions for clarity, style, length and legal compliance.

Contact

General enquiries and corrections:

contact@stuckinthemiddle.co.uk