Ombudsman will not pursue investigation against authority
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 barred from council hearing into councillor’s conduct
Councillor who was subject of allegation had himself invited reporter to attend
IPSO to produce guidance on reporting of Islam and Muslims
Topic one of five priorities identified by watchdog for 2019
Regional journalist slams ‘keyboard warriors’ after being threatened online
Reporter says trolls have made site’s Facebook page ‘infamous for negativity’
Football chairman who banned journalist takes aim at daily colleague
Row over reporter banned from stadium escalates
Regional journalist hits back after MP brands him ‘inept’ on Twitter
Reporter criticises Tory over “shocking personal attack”
Journalist’s arm broken in attack after he tried to photograph police incident
Reporter believes he was targeted for taking picture
Editor attacks ‘undemocratic’ health chiefs after weekly banned from meeting
News chief warns standing of press being “gradually eroded”
Regional title fights to name teen who raped and murdered schoolgirl
Identity remains secret despite conviction
Football club bans daily journalist after ‘Muppet Christmas Carol’ tweet
Editor backs sports reporter in dispute over “tone and accuracy” of coverage
Police chief kept crime figures secret after being warned reporter was present
Inspector declines to reveal statistics in public after clerk’s warning
New legislation a ‘threat’ to freedom of expression, say editors
Warning about safeguarding of journalistic material and confidential sources
City news website wins courtroom bid to name teen murderer
Judge lifts restrictions in “interests of justice” and as deterrent against knife crime
Weekly’s investigation prompts police to probe paedophile ring
Newspaper persuaded alleged victim to come forward during establishment “cover-up” investigation
Editor turned Tory councillor criticises May over press conference ban
Newspaper claimed PM was “running scared”