Alex Ross
Alex Ross is a South West-based journalist who joined The Independent in September, 2023. He has a strong background in regional journalism, having grown up and started his career in Bristol before working at some of the country's leading regional titles. Notably, he returned to Bristol to launch and edit Bristol World. His investigative work on drug trafficking in Colombia and sex slavery in the Midlands led him to win Best Daily Journalist at the Midlands Media Awards in 2018 and be shortlisted for Best Daily Journalist at the Regional Press Awards. Alex's primary topics of coverage include crime, politics, and regional news.
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The Daily's Verdict
This author is known for its high journalistic standards. The author strives to maintain neutrality and transparency in its reporting, and avoids conflicts of interest. The author has a reputation for accuracy and rarely gets contradicted on major discrepancies in its reporting.
Bias
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- The articles do not contain any clear examples of bias.
Conflicts of Interest
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- There are no clear examples of conflicts of interest in the articles provided.
Contradictions
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- In the first article, there is a contradiction regarding the arrest of a suspect: , A man was arrested early Friday but later released without charge and is not the person police are looking for
- In the second article, there seems to be a contradiction in reporting about two male victims.
Deceptions
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- The articles do not contain any deceptive practices.
Recent Articles
British Police Arrest Suspect in Connection with Human Remains Found in Suitcases at Clifton Suspension Bridge
Broke On: Saturday, 13 July 2024A 34-year-old Colombian national, Yostin Andres Mosquera, has been arrested in connection to human remains found in suitcases at Clifton Suspension Bridge in Bristol and West London. Police believe the remains are connected and have released an image of Mosquera for public assistance. He was arrested early Saturday morning and will be questioned regarding the discovery. Denmark's Queen Margrethe II Announces Surprise Abdication
Broke On: Sunday, 31 December 2023Denmark's Queen Margrethe II has announced her abdication after 52 years on the throne. The queen, who is 83 years old, took over the throne in 1972 following the death of King Frederik IX. She is Europe's longest-serving monarch following the death of Queen Elizabeth II last year. Margrethe has undergone back surgery and has decided to step down as queen of Denmark.