Reporter to fight alleged paedophile name ban after probing police evidence
Journalist’s FoI result contradicted officer’s claim in court
Press Freedom
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.
Journalists hit back as Labour candidate tells voters: ‘Don’t trust local media’
Councillor seeking re-election tells constituents to get information from “official sources”
Editor opens up on jailed football chairman’s threats against his family
Former news chief also reveals tax avoider’s daily abuse of his journalists
Journalist’s probe forces second council apology over FoI failure
Authority urged to “make good on its promises” on FoI
Reporter slams ‘duplicitous’ Lib Dems over fresh local press mimicry
Tactic continues despite industry campaign
Daily barred from meeting as councillors ‘sworn to secrecy’ on property deal
Authority refuses to reveal name of company involved
Masked rioters attack daily photographer covering disorder
Camera destroyed in assault condemned by PM
Journalist slams Twitter inaction on ‘sick’ rape jibes and sexual threats
Reporter fears abusive comments “won’t stop”
Daily wins legal fight over councillor’s bid to keep court document secret
Licensing chief’s “testimonial” formed part of disgraced taxi driver’s mitigation
Journalists slam police policy of refusing details on ‘lower level’ crimes
Strategy dubbed “a slap in the face for local journalists”
Lib Dems ‘undermining genuine journalists’, says independent news site
Accusation comes after latest fake newspapers discovered
Coronavirus denier threatens reporters during ‘sex for rent’ confrontation
Man dubs journalists “enemies of freedom”
Facebook to give journalists and publishers greater control on comments
Move comes after weekly’s criticism of social media firm
Weekly wins courtroom fight to name ‘cruel’ dad who broke baby’s leg
Child still unable to talk properly due to attack
New plans could help regional newsrooms cover ‘double’ number of court cases
Government bid to increase use of virtual technology
Reporter who faced death threats ‘put off’ legal action over privacy fears
Journalist encourages colleagues to help police if faced with abuse