The Guardian newspaper has issued a series of corrections and clarifications addressing factual inaccuracies across several recent articles, spanning topics from sports to royal commemorations and photography credits.
William Nylander's Nationality Corrected
In a piece titled 'Lettuce hair' published on 21 February, page 18, the publication incorrectly stated that ice hockey player William Nylander represents the United States. The newspaper now clarifies that Nylander, who was born in Canada, actually plays for the Swedish national team. This correction ensures accurate reporting on the athlete's international affiliation.
Photographer Credit Omission for Kate Peters
The Guardian has acknowledged an oversight in failing to credit photographer Kate Peters for her images accompanying an article about setting book reading targets. The feature, 'Last year I read 137 books', appeared in the Saturday magazine on 21 February, page 45. The omission was limited to the print edition and has been rectified to properly attribute Peters' work.
Golden Jubilee Tree Selection Error
A significant correction involves an article from 14 February, page 17, titled 'Cottage sale puts original bramley apple tree in jeopardy'. The piece erroneously claimed that the royal family selected the bramley as one of 50 great British trees to celebrate the Queen's golden jubilee. In fact, the Tree Council was responsible for this selection. Additionally, the newspaper corrected the jubilee year from 2022 to 2002, aligning with the actual anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II's 50-year reign.
Other Recently Amended Articles
The corrections list also includes updates to several other articles, though specific details were not provided in the original notice. These cover a diverse range of subjects, indicating the newspaper's ongoing commitment to accuracy across its reporting.
How to Submit Complaints or Correction Requests
Readers who wish to report errors or seek clarifications can contact the Guardian through multiple channels. Editorial complaints and correction requests may be sent via email to guardian.readers@theguardian.com. Alternatively, individuals 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 process underscores the publication's dedication to transparency and accountability in journalism.
