Sian Elvin
@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 🌈
LGBTQ+ trailblazer, mental health first aider, John Schofield Trust mentor and awards judge 📰
She/her 🌈
Delighted that @the-independent.com's campaign with @missingpeopleuk.bsky.social has passed the £100,000 mark - thanks to everyone who has supported this very worthy cause so far and read our stories.
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...
December 7, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Delighted that @the-independent.com's campaign with @missingpeopleuk.bsky.social has passed the £100,000 mark - thanks to everyone who has supported this very worthy cause so far and read our stories.
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...
Save lives: Protect the UK's funding to fight HIV / AIDS - Sign the Petition! c.org/BbNrgfwkqn via @ukchange.bsky.social @the-independent.com
Sign the Petition
Save lives: Protect the UK's funding to fight HIV / AIDS
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November 26, 2025 at 12:39 PM
Save lives: Protect the UK's funding to fight HIV / AIDS - Sign the Petition! c.org/BbNrgfwkqn via @ukchange.bsky.social @the-independent.com
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...
We have now raised more than £75,000 with help from our generous readers: www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...
November 24, 2025 at 9:20 AM
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...
We have now raised more than £75,000 with help from our generous readers: www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...
Memories from Malta 🇲🇹🌞
November 16, 2025 at 5:47 PM
Memories from Malta 🇲🇹🌞
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...
@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...
November 11, 2025 at 4:18 PM
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...
@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...
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 ❤️
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 ❤️
November 1, 2025 at 11:03 AM
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 ❤️
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
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
Sian Elvin: On stories, social media, and supporting student success
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October 30, 2025 at 9:19 AM
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
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
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 🏃♀️
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 🏃♀️
September 29, 2025 at 5:49 PM
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 🏃♀️
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 🏃♀️
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 📖
It's lovely to see so much enthusiasm for the industry and good luck for your course 📖
September 9, 2025 at 3:25 PM
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 📖
It's lovely to see so much enthusiasm for the industry and good luck for your course 📖
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Today's front page from The Independent 📰
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You can download a digital newspaper every morning with a subscription to Independent Premium
Subscribe here ➡️ bit.ly/3Q6bzWD
September 1, 2025 at 9:54 AM
Today's front page from The Independent 📰
You can download a digital newspaper every morning with a subscription to Independent Premium
Subscribe here ➡️ bit.ly/3Q6bzWD
You can download a digital newspaper every morning with a subscription to Independent Premium
Subscribe here ➡️ bit.ly/3Q6bzWD
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Iberico pork chop with fondant potatoes, chimichurri and tenderstem - top Friday night in with @sianelvin.bsky.social
August 22, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Iberico pork chop with fondant potatoes, chimichurri and tenderstem - top Friday night in with @sianelvin.bsky.social
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"'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
@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
August 10, 2025 at 6:12 PM
"'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
@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
Looking back on a lovely weekend in Devon ☀️🏖
July 30, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Looking back on a lovely weekend in Devon ☀️🏖
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July 27, 2025 at 6:57 PM
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"'... 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
@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
July 23, 2025 at 9:40 PM
"'... 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
@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
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Made short ribs for @sianelvin.bsky.social because today is technically our Saturday
July 21, 2025 at 8:46 PM
Made short ribs for @sianelvin.bsky.social because today is technically our Saturday
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 🗞️
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 🗞️
July 21, 2025 at 9:05 AM
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 🗞️
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 🗞️
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UK Independent front page #TomorrowsPapersToday
July 19, 2025 at 8:12 PM
UK Independent front page #TomorrowsPapersToday
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UK front pages lead on that extraordinary story of the Afghan data leak and a secret plan to protect people from the Taliban #tomorrowspaperstoday
July 15, 2025 at 10:00 PM
UK front pages lead on that extraordinary story of the Afghan data leak and a secret plan to protect people from the Taliban #tomorrowspaperstoday
Postcards from France celebrating one of my friends getting married! 🇫🇷🌞
July 13, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Postcards from France celebrating one of my friends getting married! 🇫🇷🌞
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 💪🌈
Still on a high, but mindful that this is a protest and not just a party - and goes far beyond Pride Month 💪🌈
July 7, 2025 at 11:42 AM
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 💪🌈
Still on a high, but mindful that this is a protest and not just a party - and goes far beyond Pride Month 💪🌈
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"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
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
June 23, 2025 at 11:44 PM
"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
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
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! 📰
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! 📰
June 23, 2025 at 3:35 PM
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! 📰
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! 📰
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"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
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
June 19, 2025 at 8:20 PM
"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
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
Malmö-ments from Sweden 🇸🇪 🚢
June 16, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Malmö-ments from Sweden 🇸🇪 🚢