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The Watford Observer traces its origins back to 1863 as a regional weekly newspaper. The specific founder's name isn't publicly stated, but today, the newspaper is under the management of Newsquest, a significant media group in the UK that oversees numerous news and media outlets. Situated in Watford, Hertfordshire, UK, the Watford Observer offers a wide array of news including Local News, Sports, Business, and Entertainment. Additionally, they provide updates on Traffic & Travel and report on community events. **One interesting fact**: The Watford Observer is especially noted for its sports section which often features exclusive news and interviews related to Watford FC, a professional football club based in the town. This exceptional coverage makes it a favorite among Watford FC supporters and local sports enthusiasts.
The Watford Observer is ranked 4,877 among other media sources and has an average of 1,153,000 monthly visits according to Similar Web.
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The Watford Observer has a Bias Score of -12% Somewhat Left which is based on a variety of factors including its policy and politician leanings, article ratings, and the use of biased language. Its Reliability is rated as Average, and additional analytical insights are available in the other tabs.

  • Bias Rating

    -12% Somewhat Left

  • Reliability
    35% Reliable Average
  • Policy Leanings

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    *Our bias meter rating uses data science including sentiment analysis, machine learning and our proprietary algorithm for determining biases in news articles. Bias scores are on a scale of -100% to 100% with higher negative scores being more liberal and higher positive scores being more conservative and 0% being neutral. The rating is an independent analysis and is not affiliated nor sponsored by the news source or any other organization.

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