Ex-weekly editor slams ‘onslaught’ of threats against former colleague
Police investigate social media abuse of journalist
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.
Police investigate social media abuse of journalist
Legal chief also wants courts to adopt “reporters’ charter”
But majority are not reporting incidents to police
Judge backs reporters’ bid to lift restrictions
Officers agree session “would not have been lawful”
Court journalist says issue is “out of control”
Journalist argued “embarrassment” was no reason for reporting restrictions
Warning US firms could “decide what news the British public can read”
News chief speaks out after chief reporter’s departure
Social media negativity cited among reasons for decision
Woman was locked up after assaulting police officers
Level of secrecy surrounding cases branded “deeply alarming”
Accused was arrested after regional press investigation
Clergyman is facing sex abuse charges
Body which advises law reforms to discuss subject
News chief says media blame “shocking and frightening”