Defendant refuses to continue court case with journalism students present
Usher “politely asked” group to leave courtroom
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.
Usher “politely asked” group to leave courtroom
Decision could “set a precedent” for future meetings says reporter
Moves have made it “increasingly difficult” for newspaper to cover hearings
Authority accused of “double standards” over exclusion from meeting
Guidelines produced in conjunction with media representatives
Offenders identities remain secret despite challenges
Local government reporter questions PM’s commitment to regional press
Prime Minister’s spokesman says staff reminded of responsibilities
Reporter refused meeting chair’s request to delete material
Police chief added to event line-up
Identity of stab victim’s attacker to remain secret
Trade body hits out over journalist bans and FoI rejections
Woman was beaten unconscious as she went for early morning run
Judge lifts reporting restrictions after regional daily appeal
Call to also relax restrictions on audio recording during hearings
Call for “informed debate” over murderer’s online obsession