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Councils barring journalists on ‘worrying scale’, LDR warns
Authorities accused of trying to “effectively shut out” press
Council refuses to release ‘Partygate’ report in secrecy row with daily
Authority claims publication “not necessary”
Councillor makes outburst at journalist for questioning ‘everyday sexism’
Democracy reporter challenged councillor over ‘liking blondes’ comment
Council says sorry after reporter refused access to meeting due to ‘Covid’
Reporter angered by “complete shambles”
Shirtless councillor urged to quit after confrontation with reporter
Former Tory was suspended over alleged anti-Semitism
Industry bosses pile pressure on to mayor over reporter ban row
Editors demand reversal of decision
‘Reporters aren’t banned – they’re just not invited’, mayor claims
City chief compares press briefings to birthday parties
Editors reaffirm mayoral boycott as usual briefing fails to take place
Further media organisations back action
BBC boss rules out local democracy reporters moving into courts
But director backs continuation of scheme
Reporter ban sparks demand for probe into council press office
Councillors slam “disgraceful action”
Council PR boss tells LDR he is ‘not a newspaper journalist’
Journalists rally behind LDR after incident
Publisher plots ‘ambitious’ bid to axe LDRS and create 1,750 local news jobs
£50m plan would employ reporters around UK
Reporter hits back after councillor shows public ‘disdain’ for local press
“Direct swipe” made at journalist during meeting
Reporter hits out after police officer given anonymity during hearing
Force accused of misleading journalists during hearing
Reporter sails to Holland and back for P&O sackings scandal probe
Journalist highlights working conditions aboard “prison ship”