Reporter hits out after councillors keep votes on key issue secret
Council member claimed story on result was “populist divisiveness”
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.
Council member claimed story on result was “populist divisiveness”
Journalist hits back at press office’s “new and incorrect” policy
Abuse condemned by journalists and politicians
Paper also barred from publishing alleged arsonist’s address
Party accused of “upsetting” weekly newspaper over tactic
Claim made in court by police officer despite lack of further evidence
Two-year restraining order also issued
Award-winning reporter previously received baby rape threat
MP previously criticised over public attack on journalist
Social network bids to “better identity and support” journalists
Producer contacted 70 Conservatives in one day in bid to find interviewee
Lack of information means reporters unable to cover trials
Judge sides with journalist’s application
Reason why restrictions were implemented is unknown
SoE chief says party is “not taking this matter seriously”
Journalist says press conference decision “not a good look”