Rival titles boycott mayor as council bans local democracy reporters
Journalists barred after PR’s press conference jibe
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.
Journalists barred after PR’s press conference jibe
Journalists rally behind LDR after incident
Prosecutors had disobeyed court order
Lord claims Boris Johnson will outlast news chief
Counsel claims any reporting could prejudice trial
Call for those affected to share experiences
Judge agrees publicity will have “deterrent effect”
Front page wins praise from editors past and present
Plus: Round up of recent cases heard by press watchdog
Police obstruction sparks arrest fears
Coverage of issue sparked press watchdog complaint
Third-year was only UK speaker selected
Teen mob leader named thanks to journalist
Decision a “significant victory” for press freedom
“Direct swipe” made at journalist during meeting
Veteran boss “always appreciated” local press