@sianelvin.bsky.social
Award-winning journalist and news editor at the Independent, previously Metro and local papers. LGBTQ+ trailblazer, mental health first aider, John Schofield Trust mentor and awards judge 📰 She/her 🌈
Independent front page headline reads: 'Starmer backs our campaign - as you raise over £75,000'
Amazing to see the prime minister back @the-independent.com's SafeCall campaign with @missingpeopleuk.bsky.social to help the 70,000 children reported missing each year.
We have now raised more than £75,000 with help from our generous readers: www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...
General view of Blue Lagoon
Sian standing smiling in sunglasses in Valletta
View of steps in Valletta
Walking through gardens in Valletta, Malta
Memories from Malta 🇲🇹🌞
16.11.2025 17:47 — 👍 3 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Proud to have worked on the launch of our campaign with @missingpeopleuk.bsky.social recently.
@the-independent.com aims to raise £165,000 for a free service called SafeCall, to help the 70,000 children reported missing each year.
Find out more & donate here: www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...
Yes - gluten-free sponge cake! 🍰
01.11.2025 14:49 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Fish dish
Gluten-free croissant
Guacamole and chips
Homemade chocolate mousse
Six months ago today I was officially diagnosed with coeliac disease 🥐🍞🥞
It's been a huge journey - here's some of the amazing food I've eaten, made and ordered in the meantime to prove being a gluten-free foodie is possible ❤️
Really enjoyed appearing on the Hogging the Mic podcast recently! 🐗🎤
It was great speaking to current editors of The Boar about my time on the paper as a student at @uni-of-warwick.bsky.social
You can catch up on my episode here 👇
spotify.link/iCqsoprQSXb
Thank you Hilary (and for your support too!)
29.09.2025 20:45 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Sian running in the Vitality 10k
Sian smiling and wearing her medal after the race
A little over a year ago I couldn't walk. This weekend I ran a 10k race!
It may not have been very fast or far to some, but it was a massive step in my recovery post-surgery and I'm still buzzing 🏃♀️
Sian laughing as she tells an anecdote to students
Students listening and asking questions
Students listening and asking questions
Great to speak to new trainees at @newsassociates.bsky.social - and answer some excellent questions!
It's lovely to see so much enthusiasm for the industry and good luck for your course 📖
Today's front page from The Independent 📰
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Iberico pork chop with fondant potatoes, chimichurri and tenderstem - top Friday night in with @sianelvin.bsky.social
22.08.2025 20:01 — 👍 2 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
"'THIS IS NOT IN OUR NAME - IT'S TIME TO END THE WAR'"
@beltrew.bsky.social for @the-independent.com
As #BenjaminNetanyahu refuses to back down over #Gaza, victims in #TelAviv and #Jerusalem say #Israel is wrong.
FULL STORY: t.ly/IBj10
#TheIndependent
#TomorrowsPapersToday
#IBPAPERS
Exeter Cathedral in the sunshine
View from the roof of Exeter Cathedral
Budleigh Salterton beach
Budleigh Salterton beach looking out to sea
Looking back on a lovely weekend in Devon ☀️🏖
30.07.2025 17:55 — 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
BREAKING
www.independent.co.uk/sport/footba...
"'... CHILDREN ARE STARVING AND EVEN AID WORKKERS ARE FAINT FROM HUNGER"
@beltrew.bsky.social for @the-independent.com
#Israel blocking #AidSupport means #Gaza mothers unable to produce #BreastMilk to feed babies.
Full Story: t.ly/IBc1j
#TheIndependent
#TomorrowsPapersToday
#IBPAPERS
Braised short ribs on mashed potato with a red wine sauce and tenderstem broccoli
Made short ribs for @sianelvin.bsky.social because today is technically our Saturday
21.07.2025 20:46 — 👍 4 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
Headshot of Sian Elvin smiling, wearing a red top and black blazer
New work headshot has dropped! 🚨
A way to mark the start of what is unlikely to be a quiet summer, after a busy few weeks on @the-independent.com news desk 🗞️
UK Independent front page #TomorrowsPapersToday
19.07.2025 20:12 — 👍 2 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
UK front pages lead on that extraordinary story of the Afghan data leak and a secret plan to protect people from the Taliban #tomorrowspaperstoday
15.07.2025 22:00 — 👍 2 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0
Sian standing smiling next to a tree
Views across the French countryside
Views across the French countryside
Views across the French countryside
Postcards from France celebrating one of my friends getting married! 🇫🇷🌞
13.07.2025 18:11 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0Oh, that is awful! 😞
07.07.2025 21:36 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Sian smiling by the river at the end of Pride parade, holding an Independent flag
General view of the Pride in London parade
The Independent's Pride in London float
The parade reaches Trafalgar Square, wide view
Some photos from @the-independent.com at Pride in London at the weekend 🏳️🌈
Still on a high, but mindful that this is a protest and not just a party - and goes far beyond Pride Month 💪🌈
"IRAN STRIKES BACK WITH MISSILE ATTACK ON US BASE IN QATAR"
Full Story: t.ly/IB-cf
@beltrew.bsky.social / @alexwoodward.bsky.social for @the-independent.com.
#Iran retaliates against #DonaldTrump, launching #MissileStrikes against a #Qatar US base.
#TheIndependent
#TomorrowsPapersToday
#IBPAPERS
Sian presenting an award at the Kent Press and Broadcast Awards
Host Maryam Moshiri speaking at the Kent Press and Broadcast Awards
Photos being taken after the awards ceremony at the Spitfire Cricket Ground in Canterbury
Sian and Rachel smiling together after the awards
Such a wholesome day at the Kent Press and Broadcast Awards last week 🏆
It was an honour to be a judge and get to present a trophy, too - local media is still thriving in my old patch and supporting it is so important! 📰
"PM URGES TRUMP: KEEP COOL - DON'T RAMP UP CONFLICT"
Full Story: t.ly/IBAgT
@archieaustin.bsky.social / @alxcroft.bsky.social / @samkiley.bsky.social for @the-independent.com.
#KeirStarmer urges #DonaldTrump to step back from direct strike on #Iran.
#TheIndependent
#TomorrowsPapersToday
#IBPAPERS
Sian laughing and steering a boat
View across river in Malmö, Sweden
Chris smiling and wearing his race number after the Bridge Run 2025
View across lake in Malmö
Malmö-ments from Sweden 🇸🇪 🚢
16.06.2025 15:49 — 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Had a brilliant night collecting this award. So proud of our amazing team at @the-independent.com 🏆🙌
www.independent.co.uk/news/media/i...
#TomorrowsPapersToday
The Independent reports: “The hungriest place on earth” - UN describes Gaza’s crisis with 100% at famine risk due to Israel’s aid blockade.
www.independent.co.uk
For more papers, visit:
www.thesentinelcurrent.com/tomorrowspap...
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They will be tasty! 🥚
26.05.2025 21:17 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0Always a great day judging the Kent Press and Broadcast Awards! Looking forward to the ceremony next month 🏆
19.05.2025 12:21 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
