Alex Ross is a South West-based senior journalist at The Independent who joined the paper in 2023. He began his career in Bristol, working for leading regional titles before launching and editing Bristol World; his reporting on major issues such as drug trafficking and sex slavery earned him recognition as Best Daily Journalist at the Midlands Media Awards. At The Independent he covers a wide range of news, including crime and national affairs, bringing a strong background in investigative and regional journalism to his current role.