Editors issue inclusivity warning over Downing Street TV briefings plan
Regional political journalist also has say on plans
Press Freedom
Local journalists across the UK are striking blows for press freedom on a daily basis, whether by challenging wrongly-imposed reporting restrictions in court cases, tabling freedom of information requests to public bodies, or generally seeking to uncover information about how we are governed.
On this page you will find an index of all the stories we have carried about regional press newspapers, websites and journalists who have stood up for the public’s right to know.
Reporter wins court fight to name alleged child sex offender
Challenge made after anonymity order granted
Editor reveals 1,500 readers banned over ‘hateful and racist’ comments
News chief vows further action to tackle problem
MPs to examine press protection law with reporter ‘exiled’ over death threats
Minister “shocked” by attacks on journalist
Reporter attacked and threatened while covering far-right rally
Journalist given police escort after being soaked with beer
Journalist reveals newborn son rape threat amid fears for family’s safety
Award-winner to file complaint to police
Daily reiterates commitment to patch amid threats to journalists
Support for newspaper received from around the world
Trainee reporter ‘publicly humiliated’ every day by online trolls
Journalist hits back at “absolute savages” issuing abuse
Industry rallies behind daily journalists after reporter forced to flee home
UK-wide support has “reinforced our resolve”, says editor
Editor slams council press office over failure to take phone calls
Authority also criticised over lack of press access to meetings
Terror group denies threats against journalists, say clergymen
Denial comes after newspapers’ joint stand against intimidation
Reporter forced to flee home after death threat online
Gang also abused colleagues at daily’s office
Ex-editor issues warning over impact of new hate crime law on press
Industry chief shares concerns over newspapers’ legal costs
Journalists facing death threats and claims of celebrity sex, says editor
News chief hits out at violent threats from online trolls
Newspaper chiefs welcome axing of 60-day FoI deadline
Proposal was introduced in Scottish coronavirus legislation
Rival dailies join forces to condemn threats against journalists
Detectives currently investigating planned violence