‘Landmark’ press freedom victory as Belfast judges back journalists in Loughinisland case
Two journalists in Belfast are celebrating a “landmark” press freedom victory after High Court judges quashed search warrants against them…
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Lockdown murder threats against Northern Ireland journalists prompt Stand up for Journalism campaign
Three rival Belfast-based newspapers have joined together in solidarity against threats from paramilitaries against journalists. A public statement declaring support…
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UK slips down World Press Freedom rankings as Northern Ireland threats continue
The UK has slipped down the world press freedom rankings after a year which saw reporter Lyra McKee shot dead…
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BBC-funded Local Democracy Reporter scheme expands to Northern Ireland
The BBC-funded Local Democracy Reporting Service has expanded to Northern Ireland, where journalists have watched with an “envious gaze” since…
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MP calls for review into police handling of journalists’ data as Northern Ireland pair continue battle
A Conservative MP has urged the Government to review police handling of journalists’ data as two investigative journalists in Northern…
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NUJ condemns Northern Irish MP over attack on political editor
The National Union of Journalists has condemned a Northern Irish MP after he attacked the Belfast News Letter’s political editor…
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‘Giant of Belfast journalism’ Eddie McIlwaine dies aged 83 after six decades in newspapers
Tributes have been paid to “legendary” Belfast Telegraph journalist Eddie McIlwaine who has died of cancer aged 83. A journalist…
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Two journalists arrested for airing confidential material in a documentary acted in a perfectly proper manner to protect their sources,…
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