Complaints, corrections & clarification's
[Updated January 2026]
Complaints process
West Midlands News is a member of the Independent Press Standards Organisation (which regulates the UK’s print and digital news industry).
We abide by the Editors’ Code of Practice and are committed to upholding the highest standards of journalism.
If you think that we have not met those standards and want to make a complaint, please contact simon@westmidlands.news.
If we are unable to resolve your complaint, or if you would like more information about IPSO or the Editors’ Code (https://www.ipso.co.uk/editors-code-of-practice/), contact IPSO on 0300 123 2220 or visit
Corrections process
If mistakes in our content require correcting, email us on newsdesk@westmidlands.news.
Include the link to the story that requires correcting.
We will ensure corrections are made as soon as possible. Where required we will add a dated ‘update’ note at the top of our stories.
Clarifications process
If wording is misleading but not strictly incorrect, we may publish a clarification note.
In these circumstances, please email us on newsdesk@westmidlands.news.
We will respond as soon as possible, and act swiftly.