Estel Farell-Roig

Agenda Editor

I am the Agenda Editor at the Bristol Post, having made my name through fearless, hard-hitting journalism as I am determined to give a voice to people who don’t often have one.
I am particularly interested in social affairs and have experience covering a range of social issues in depth, speaking to the people at their heart.
I love feeling my reporting means something - to me, to the people I write about and to our readers - and I hope to shine a light on major issues facing today's society. This is what defines my journalism.
My hard work has been recognised by the industry and I have won and been shortlisted for several awards, including Young Journalist of the Year at the Regional Press Awards 2019.
Born in Barcelona, I love living abroad, both for the challenges and advantages.

Portfolio
BristolLive
02/16/2022
An investigation into a controversial housing development

In 3 months, I wrote 20 stories about a complex where the council is housing people. I was contacted by over 40 residents - many with shocking accounts. As a result of my reporting - which included FOIs, speaking to councillors and the MP - the council paused housing of families with children there. This investigation reflects my belief in public interest journalism. Politicians and public bodies must be held accountable and I always keep in mind journalism's role in society.

walesonline
06/17/2018
Heroin and a Welsh town: Tragedy and addiction in a small corner of Wales

In the part of Wales with one of Britain's highest heroin death rates, I spoke directly to the addicts who were suffering, tracking them down on the streets and hearing honest, open and insightful accounts of addiction. The piece was an eye-opener that has shaped my journalism since.

walesonline
11/11/2018
Ruby's story: Prostitution, rape and drugs in a Welsh city

This is among the articles I am most proud of, as it took months of work and I had to overcome obstruction from the police and others along the way who tried to stop her talking to me. I’m glad I kept going - as a result I was able to shine a light on the harrowing reality of life in the sex trade in 21st century Wales.

WalesOnline
08/04/2019
Crack cocaine, heroin and me: The £210-a-day habit taking over my life

I am always looking for new angles in my stories so, after a speaking to a local drug charity, I decided to look into Swansea's growing problem with crack cocaine. I spoke to a woman who was struggling with addiction to the drug, as well as looking at figures and speaking to experts.

BristolLive
03/19/2021
The M32 camp resident who has lived in vehicles for 32 years

As a reporter, I am engaged in the community where I live and keep my eyes open for stories in my neighbourhood. I drive past this spot under the M32 on a regular basis and, when I saw the caravans parked there, I had to try to speak with the people living in them. The result was this story, which highlights what life is like as a nomad.

BristolLive
10/29/2021
The circus performer stripping to make ends meet

I interviewed six people involved in the sex industry in Bristol. This involved building trust with them, tackling sensitive and often difficult topics in a compassionate manner. This series demonstrates my ability to connect with hard-to-reach groups.

BristolLive
03/02/2020
How EU residents in Bristol feel about Brexit

One of my key strengths is my ability to write on a wide range of issues and styles while naturally developing a specialism in matters related to social affairs. For instance, as an EU national living in the UK, I have been writing about how people like me feel about Brexit and how we will be impacted by it

BristolLive
03/24/2021
Kill the Bill riot coverage

Since joining BristolLive, I have been part of the team covering some of the city's biggest news including the Kill the Bill riots earlier this year. I helped with the liveblog as well as producing break outs.

BristolLive
12/04/2020
Updates as tributes pour in for workers who died at Avonmouth

I am a reliable, dedicated member of the team who can deliver difficult stories and who has extensive experience covering big, national news - such as the Avonmouth explosion, where I helped with the liveblog as well as doing breakouts on the day of the explosion itself and spent time in the town speaking to people the day after.

walesonline
01/25/2019
Sala's family to organise for private search for missing footballer

I am able to work under pressure and have experience covering major stories, such as the death of footballer Emiliano Sala. The fact I am a native Spanish speaker is a key advantage and, when covering stories like this one, it meant I was able to ring bodies in those countries directly or read their national news. We were able to break news first that was then picked up by the national media.