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...
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 ❤️
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 📖
Looking back on a lovely weekend in Devon ☀️🏖
July 30, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Looking back on a lovely weekend in Devon ☀️🏖
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 🗞️
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 💪🌈
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! 📰
Malmö-ments from Sweden 🇸🇪 🚢
June 16, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Malmö-ments from Sweden 🇸🇪 🚢
Wonderful Easter weekend in Devon! 🍃
April 21, 2025 at 7:18 PM
Wonderful Easter weekend in Devon! 🍃
Thank you to everyone who donated to our @the-independent.com campaign - this wouldn't have been able to happen otherwise! ❤️
April 12, 2025 at 9:25 AM
Thank you to everyone who donated to our @the-independent.com campaign - this wouldn't have been able to happen otherwise! ❤️
April 8, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Lazy Sunday mornings in bed with a heated blanket, the @journoresources.org.uk yearbook and coffee ☕️ 👌
March 16, 2025 at 11:52 AM
Lazy Sunday mornings in bed with a heated blanket, the @journoresources.org.uk yearbook and coffee ☕️ 👌
Saying goodbye to India after a stunning few days at a friend's wedding and then exploring the south of the country and its cuisines 🌅🍛
March 4, 2025 at 6:34 AM
Saying goodbye to India after a stunning few days at a friend's wedding and then exploring the south of the country and its cuisines 🌅🍛
Hello from Mumbai! 👋🇮🇳
February 24, 2025 at 7:43 AM
Hello from Mumbai! 👋🇮🇳
Had a fantastic time speaking to trainees at @newsassociates.bsky.social last week about pathways into journalism, building contacts and the future of the industry! 📚
February 17, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Had a fantastic time speaking to trainees at @newsassociates.bsky.social last week about pathways into journalism, building contacts and the future of the industry! 📚
Delighted that @the-independent.com has raised not just enough to build one safe home, but two through our campaign with @refugecharity.bsky.social thanks to generous donations from our readers.
Very proud to have worked on these stories this year for a very important cause close to my heart ❤️
Very proud to have worked on these stories this year for a very important cause close to my heart ❤️
December 25, 2024 at 10:34 AM
Delighted that @the-independent.com has raised not just enough to build one safe home, but two through our campaign with @refugecharity.bsky.social thanks to generous donations from our readers.
Very proud to have worked on these stories this year for a very important cause close to my heart ❤️
Very proud to have worked on these stories this year for a very important cause close to my heart ❤️
Final holiday photos - this time, featuring a whirlwind dash around Singapore in a few hours! 🇸🇬
November 24, 2024 at 7:49 PM
Final holiday photos - this time, featuring a whirlwind dash around Singapore in a few hours! 🇸🇬
From meeting elephants to cooking classes, Chiang Mai is a city I'll never forget 🐘🇹🇭
November 22, 2024 at 9:09 AM
From meeting elephants to cooking classes, Chiang Mai is a city I'll never forget 🐘🇹🇭
Koh Lanta island was our little paradise - I did not want to leave! 🏝
Despite nearly being attacked by a king cobra and narrowly avoiding being struck by lightning... maybe it's for the best that it's time for our final stop of the trip 😅
Despite nearly being attacked by a king cobra and narrowly avoiding being struck by lightning... maybe it's for the best that it's time for our final stop of the trip 😅
November 18, 2024 at 7:55 AM
Koh Lanta island was our little paradise - I did not want to leave! 🏝
Despite nearly being attacked by a king cobra and narrowly avoiding being struck by lightning... maybe it's for the best that it's time for our final stop of the trip 😅
Despite nearly being attacked by a king cobra and narrowly avoiding being struck by lightning... maybe it's for the best that it's time for our final stop of the trip 😅
While in Phuket we took part in the Loy Krathong festival - the Thai festival of light ✨️
It happens during the full moon of the 12th lunar month every year and it is said that if your krathong remains lit until you can no longer see it, you'll have good luck for a year 🕯🪷
It happens during the full moon of the 12th lunar month every year and it is said that if your krathong remains lit until you can no longer see it, you'll have good luck for a year 🕯🪷
November 17, 2024 at 8:51 AM
While in Phuket we took part in the Loy Krathong festival - the Thai festival of light ✨️
It happens during the full moon of the 12th lunar month every year and it is said that if your krathong remains lit until you can no longer see it, you'll have good luck for a year 🕯🪷
It happens during the full moon of the 12th lunar month every year and it is said that if your krathong remains lit until you can no longer see it, you'll have good luck for a year 🕯🪷