The Guardian newspaper has published its latest regular round-up of corrections and clarifications, addressing a series of factual errors that appeared in recent print and online editions.
Notable Errors in Recent Reporting
Among the most prominent corrections is one concerning an obituary for the musician Chris Rea, published on 23 December. The article incorrectly named the Middlesbrough district that was home to Rea's family ice cream business, Rea's Creamy Ices. It referred to Cargo Street instead of the correct location, Cargo Fleet.
A separate picture story about New Year's Day swimmers, featured on 2 January, contained a geographical mix-up. The piece mistakenly referred to the "Forth of Firth". The correct name for the famous Scottish estuary is the Firth of Forth. The newspaper noted this error appeared in print only.
In the G2 section on 19 December, an article about social media star Addison Rae incorrectly stated her debut single, "Obsessed", was released in 2023. The publication has clarified that the track actually came out in 2021.
Other Recently Amended Articles
The corrections column also listed a range of other articles that have been recently updated. These include reports on the tragic discovery of three hikers on Mount Baldy in southern California and the London Eye architect's proposal for a 14-mile tidal power station off the Somerset coast.
Further amended coverage spans international and cultural topics. A piece on Japan's energy policy pivoting to focus on nuclear power 'maximisation' alongside renewables was listed, as was an interview with filmmaker Michael Mann. The column also mentioned an article about an Ulster Scots translation of a Beckett classic and a report on a mini-revival in London IPOs.
Other subjects covered in the amended articles include urban greening, 75 years of The Archers, a charity raffle for a €1m Picasso portrait, and film recommendations for New Year's Eve.
How to Report an Error
The Guardian reiterated its process for readers to flag potential mistakes. Editorial complaints and requests for corrections can be sent via email to guardian.readers@theguardian.com.
Alternatively, readers can write to the Readers' editor at Kings Place, 90 York Way, London N1 9GU, or leave a voicemail on +44 (0)20 3353 4736.
This regular corrections feature underscores the publication's commitment to editorial accuracy and transparency, providing a formal mechanism to address errors and clarify reporting after publication.
