Council says sorry after local democracy reporter barred from meeting
Journalist turned away amid claims she was “technically with protest group”
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.
Journalist turned away amid claims she was “technically with protest group”
Courtroom confrontation was the second to befall journalist in recent months
Public apology issued over “incorrect and intemperate statements”
Newspaper argued revealing youth’s identity would be “strong deterrent”
Commenter banned as often as once per day
Editor hits back at “intemperate and defamatory claims” in Facebook post
Journalist discovers authority missing deadline for one in four requests
Authority says releasing information would “alarm” public
Newspaper vows to continue battle after multiple request refusals
Authority criticised over “ridiculous” decision
Deputy news editor wins fight to identify child sex abuse convicts
Subject of photograph complained to press watchdog about publication
Photographer who lives with condition left “stunned” after string of press access issues
Failure to invite local media to interview Minister and Chief Constable
Party also criticised over failure to invite local reporter to speech
Restriction would have prevented weekly from running story