Two-year FOI battle over 'Donnygate' quiz ends in victory for the Star
Paper wins fight to reveal which councillors paid expenses back after audit revealed ‘jet set’ lifestyle
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.
Paper wins fight to reveal which councillors paid expenses back after audit revealed ‘jet set’ lifestyle
“The applicant who regularly appeals against refusals may be made to pay a price for doing so”
MP tells debate how his local paper has uncovered valuable information in the public interest
Investigation reveals background of scrapped plans for arts gallery which would have cost almost £40m
Charity warns that Government “needs to go back to the drawing board” on FOI changes
Police dealt with almost 3,400 incidents in one week – but only released details of 23
“Simple” requests for information uncover compelling results for front page splashes
Bid launched to counter move to limit FOI use from “serial” requesters such as press
Letter to minister says proposals are “fundamentally flawed” and undermine the ideas behind legislation
Low-level investment uncovered by reporter who quizzed 279 schools
Prime Minister promises to “listen carefully” to press concerns on proposed changes
New research reveals encouraging position for Information Commissioner’s office
Revelations uncovered by trawl through official papers on troubled estate
“We will not simply stand aside when important information of great public interest is withheld”
Two-week series will look at number and type of crimes in 232 police beats
Early Day Motion is signed by more than 80 MPs