Journalist’s legal first sparks podcast download record
Reporter won award for work on investigation
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 won award for work on investigation
Move affected journalists in one UK region
Watchdog backs weekly’s claim she was “second top”
Challenge to coroner was backed by 17-year-old’s family
Authority says it “outweighs” reach of independent titles
Naming was put on hold after judicial review claim
Authority accused of “undercutting” paper on ad rates
Drug driver “obviously not sorry” after threatening reporter
Calls made to “put a stop” to practice
Newspaper refused information after five-month FoI battle
Journalist scores double victory in restrictions campaign
Watchdog rejects claim details were private
Detectives hunt for journalist’s attackers
Newspaper hits out at abuse after rival journalist’s departure
Judge lifts restrictions to allow identification of teen killer
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