Police and council held secret ‘media strategy’ talks over tree saga, reveals daily
Force previously said it was “fiercely independent” in tree controversy
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.
Force previously said it was “fiercely independent” in tree controversy
Businessman denies causing menacing message to be sent to reporter
Industry urged to “move away from clickbait” to address issue
Caution was issued after local democracy reporter’s exclusive about authority
Former footballer asks press bench “what b******s are you going to write today?”
Editor hits back as local MP backs club’s stance
Almost 90pc of newspaper’s readers wanted murderers named in 2016 poll
Newspaper challenges Tory on justification for self-imposed limit
Press watchdog rules there was public interest in publication
‘Yellow vest’ campaigner demanded reporters were removed from court
Top cop believes “nominal fee” for requests may be viable
Newspaper says “nothing should overshadow” boycotting fans’ return
Minister says proposed reporting restrictions “not necessary or proportionate”
Reporter was barred from stadium in December after Muppet Christmas Carol tweet
Student looks into impact of legislation on journalism
Data on rapes involving children also kept secret