‘Appalling’ abuse of journalists now becoming normalised, warns editor
Former chief reporter subjected to “vile and disgusting” comments online
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.
Former chief reporter subjected to “vile and disgusting” comments online
Manager had barred journalists from press conferences and interviews
Force staff served notices of gross misconduct
Local democracy reporter faced six-month battle over investigation
Authority claims publicising information is “entirely inappropriate”
Partial secrecy bid made to protect “feelings and the welfare” of ex-officer’s family
Woman convicted of neglect also revealed after challenge
Correspondent hopes apology will send “very strong message”
But force refuses to reveal what it knew about allegations against murdered bus driver
High Court issues draft guidelines after freelance’s success
Caller said they would “take a knife to throat” of commercial director
Convict standing for council tried to take out injunction
Murderer named after judge agrees with reporters’ applications
Series of meetings set to be held across England and Wales
“Steps taken” to prevent repeat mishap after complaint by newspaper
Newspaper contacted security firm owner after request to desist