Can You Delete Your Name from Negative Local News Articles on Google?
Short answer: Yes, but not easily.
Real answer: You don’t delete — you suppress, de-index, and dominate.
And that’s exactly what Reputation Ace does.
Why Local News Articles Hurt More Than You Think
Local news stories tend to:
- Rank high in Google
- Use your full name
- Show up in “Top Stories” carousels
- Stay online for years even if the issue is resolved
Whether it’s a minor incident, a mistake, or a story you were loosely connected to — having your name in a negative article can stop you from getting jobs, clients, or even dates.
And worst of all? Even if the paper removes the article… Google might still show the cached version for weeks.
You Can’t Control Google — But Reputation Ace Can Influence It
News sites don’t care about your reputation. They care about clicks. So once the damage is done, they rarely update or remove content.
That’s where Reputation Ace steps in.
We don’t ask politely.
We take control with a professional content and suppression strategy built for UK search engine dominance.
Here’s How We Remove or Suppress News Articles on Google
1. De-Indexing from Google
If the article violates privacy rights or is no longer relevant, we’ll file a GDPR-compliant Right to Be Forgotten request with Google — complete with legal rationale and proof.
Most DIY requests get ignored. Ours don’t.
2. Publisher Outreach & Negotiation
We directly approach editors with legal justification, precedent, or public interest angles. We’ve had removals from:
- Small town newspapers
- Regional blogs
- Police blotter archives
- Local TV websites
3. Content Replacement Campaign
We don’t just hide bad news — we bury it under a flood of positive stories, optimised to rank higher than the article you want gone.
We’ve outranked:
- Local crime reports
- Name-dragging editorials
- Business controversies
- Misquoted articles
With professional:
- News-style pieces
- Social profiles
- Press releases
- SEO-rich content hubs
Why It Needs Professional Intervention
You might think, “I’ll just write a blog and push the article down.” That won’t cut it.
Local papers have strong domain authority. You need content with serious weight behind it.
We don’t play fair — we play smart.
We out-strategise the algorithm to get your name clear and clean.
Real Story:
A client had a drink-driving charge reported in a Yorkshire outlet in 2016. The charge was dropped — but the article never was.
We:
- Got it de-indexed from Google
- Removed his name from the page
- Dominated Page 1 with positive media
Now? No trace. No problem.
You Deserve a Fresh Start
No matter what the article says, you shouldn’t have to live with it forever.
Let Reputation Ace clean it up — professionally, legally, and discreetly.
Get in Touch Now
📞 0800 088 5506
📧 info@reputationace.co.uk
🌐 www.reputationace.co.uk
We handle the stress so you don’t have to.