Editors demand ban on political parties ‘apeing’ local newspapers
Six publishers also issue plea to party leaders
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.
Six publishers also issue plea to party leaders
Regional publisher uncovers Lib Dem leaflet which resembles neighbouring weekly
HTFP examines the pledges made so far
Party’s leader has say after Newsquest apology demand
Editorial director demands publication is pulled and remaining copies destroyed
News chief says publication “offensive to local journalists”
Roadshow event hosted by press watchdog
Corbyn hails importance of local press following Tory hospital visit
Judge sides with newspaper as trial date set
Authority says press using legislation for “personal or financial advantage”
Court heard teen poses “very high risk” to women with whom he is intimate
Newspaper and BBC excluded as authority-run energy firm discussed
Absentee member refused to respond to reporter during Westminster encounter
Assistant editor criticises authority’s current media access policy
Restriction had prevented newspaper form naming defendants
News chief hits back after spate of abuse online