Daily brands council ‘absolute disgrace’ as reporters barred from meeting
Newspaper says those behind decision “should feel ashamed of themselves”
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.
Newspaper says those behind decision “should feel ashamed of themselves”
Trade body says it remains “concerned” about Bill
Pair named after being jailed for part in “brutal” gangland attack
Journalist calls for better training about press access after incident
Authority says policy only affects one “individual”
Supporters’ body hits out over stories about alleged police incidents
Trade body hits out at “clampdown on press freedom”
Authority confirms blackout after IPSO ruling in newspaper’s favour
Reporter was covering hearing day after passing 100 wpm shorthand
Our fortnightly look at legal issues facing journalists
Information chief urged to act over “inadequate handling” of requests
Reporter claimed employment was terminated as result of complaint
Inaccurate list was included in story about asbestos in schools
Authority claims two-year-old document now “obsolete”
Councillors told “contractual negotiations” could be impacted
Council blocks a series of FoIs from website