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Sian Elvin @sianelvin.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Delighted to be one of the judges for the @nctj.bsky.social Awards for Excellence for another year! Looking forward to seeing the 2026 entries 🏆

Banner reads NCTJ Awards for Excellence 2026, judge Sian Elvin, news editor at The Independent

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Sian Elvin @sianelvin.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Life update: At the weekend I gained some new jewellery and a husband, and life is very good! Normal service resumes soon!

Couple holding hands showing off new wedding rings

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Chris McKeon @cjmckeon.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

I would like to interrupt the discourse to introduce you all to my wife, @sianelvin.bsky.social, and this picture of us from our wedding at the weekend. Right, carry on.

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Sian Elvin @sianelvin.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

A week ago I attended the Kent Press and Broadcast Awards for my fourth year as a judge! 🏆 Thanks to @maximpr.bsky.social for running this excellent event once again. It turns out judging awards and planning my wedding over the same few weeks is not for the faint-hearted, but it was so worth it! 🗞️

Sian standing on stage at the Kent Press and Broadcast Awards

Sian posing at the Kent Press and Broadcast Awards

Sian laughing with Rachel and Rebecca at the Kent Press and Broadcast Awards

The stage at the at the Kent Press and Broadcast Awards in Canterbury

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Sian Elvin @sianelvin.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

Had another amazing year marching with @the-independent.com at Pride in London over the weekend 🌈 That's the parade done for another year, but Pride, advocacy and allyship for the LGBTQ+ community is still important all year round 🏳️‍🌈

Sian holding a rainbow flag and fan at the Pride in London parade

The Independent marching through central London in the Pride parade

The Independent marching near Trafalgar Square at the Pride in London parade

The Independent pictured before the Pride in London parade

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Sian Elvin @sianelvin.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

Still buzzing after the launch event of @the-independent.com's Pride List 2026 at @queerbritain.bsky.social last week 🌈 It was amazing to get so many of our listees in the room, and thank you to everyone who joined us.

Sian Elvin speaking at the Pride List event at Queer Britain

Sian Elvin posing next to a poster of The Independent's Pride List 2026

Pride List posters showing the winners on The Independent's 2026 list

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Chris McKeon @cjmckeon.bsky.social · 07/06/2026

10k PBs all round this morning - very proud of @sianelvin.bsky.social going well under an hour barely two years after having her knee rebuilt, and quite pleased with my own (just about) sub-45 minute effort. Great preparation for this afternoon’s cricket match…

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Sian Elvin @sianelvin.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

Happy Pride Month 🌈 @the-independent.com has launched its 2026 Pride List - our annual celebration of 50 LGBTQ+ changemakers. It recognises those who are achieving extraordinary things in their fields and are making a positive difference to the community. www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...

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The Independent Pride List 2026: the LGBTQ+ people making change happen

The Independent’s Pride List has returned this year and is celebrating some of the incredible figures in the LGBTQ+ community who have made a difference over the past 12 months

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Chris McKeon @cjmckeon.bsky.social · 26/04/2026

And thanks again to my number 1 supporter/long-suffering fiancée @sianelvin.bsky.social, who had had to put up with a lot of running nonsense in the past couple of years

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Chris McKeon @cjmckeon.bsky.social · 15/03/2026

Return to Liverpool for the half-marathon and a 1:40:11 finish. About 33 seconds off my PB and, given the hills, a very pleasing result. Six weeks to London. Thanks to @sianelvin.bsky.social for coming, cheering and waving a sign

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The Independent @the-independent.com · 08/03/2026

#InternationalWomensDay | Last week, Rose Wylie became the first female painter to have a solo show in the Royal Academy’s main galleries. She tells Jessie Thompson about why she’s never minded being misunderstood

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Dan Haygarth @danhaygarth1.bsky.social · 08/03/2026

I will be forever in awe of the Hillsborough families and their refusal to give in. The very best of the city of Liverpool. Spoke to Margaret Aspinall as she features on @the-independent.com's Influence List for International Women's Day

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Margaret Aspinall: Why I’m not afraid to tell Starmer how it is

Margaret Aspinall, who has campaigned tirelessly for justice since her son was killed in the Hillsborough disaster, speaks to Dan Haygarth as she features on The Independent’s influence list this Inte...

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Sian Elvin @sianelvin.bsky.social · 08/03/2026

@the-independent.com is marking International Women's Day 2026 by publishing our UK influence list for the fourth year running. Compiled by staff, the list highlights 50 women who have had a significant impact across the country over the last year. www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...

Independent front page for Sunday 8 March with the title: 'Independent Women 2026 - The Influence List'

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The Independent @the-independent.com · 07/03/2026

Marking International Women’s Day, The Independent has compiled its annual list of the 50 most influential women across the worlds of politics, sport, the arts, media, business, fashion and activism – all united by their extraordinary impact on UK women’s lives trib.al/f5O82Vv

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Sian Elvin @sianelvin.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

Last week marked exactly two years since I started working at @the-independent.com! This picture popped up in my memories recently, from when I was an intern at the Indy in 2015... I can't believe how time has flown. Look forward to seeing what the rest of the year brings 🗞📰

Sian's work experience pass from The Independent in 2015

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Chris McKeon @cjmckeon.bsky.social · 14/02/2026

In more orthodox Valentine’s activities, I made some duck for @sianelvin.bsky.social

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Sian Elvin @sianelvin.bsky.social · 28/01/2026

Delighted to see the launch of @missingpeopleuk.bsky.social's new SafeCall service after months of work behind the scenes, supported by @the-independent.com. Thanks to everyone who donated to this amazing cause - we couldn't have done it without your help. www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...

Front page headline of The Independent reads: 'It's live! New lifeline for 72,000 children missing every year'

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The Independent @the-independent.com · 27/01/2026

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Sian Elvin @sianelvin.bsky.social · 29/12/2025

Yesterday marked my final shift of 2025 for @the-independent.com, so that's the end of another busy year in news for me 🗞️ See you in 2026, and happy new year! 🎆

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Chris McKeon @cjmckeon.bsky.social · 28/12/2025

Chilly run with @sianelvin.bsky.social to bring up 1,000km for the year, just in time to start all over again in 2026

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Chris McKeon @cjmckeon.bsky.social · 27/12/2025

Celebrating this morning’s unexpected news with two appropriate Christmas gifts from @sianelvin.bsky.social (what do you mean she’s got me completely figured out?)

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Sian Elvin @sianelvin.bsky.social · 25/12/2025

Proud to announce @the-independent.com and @missingpeopleuk.bsky.social have hit our fundraising target of £165,000 to launch the SafeCall helpline while also raising awareness of those still missing this Christmas. With thanks to the incredible generosity of our readers in 2025 ❤️

The Independent Christmas Day front page with the headline: 'How you've given hope to families of missing children'

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Sian Elvin @sianelvin.bsky.social · 07/12/2025

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...

Independent front page headline reads: '70,000 reasons to support our Christmas appeal' surrounded by a number of figures

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Sian Elvin @sianelvin.bsky.social · 24/11/2025

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...

Independent front page headline reads: 'Starmer backs our campaign - as you raise over £75,000'

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Sian Elvin @sianelvin.bsky.social · 16/11/2025

Memories from Malta 🇲🇹🌞

Sian standing smiling in sunglasses in Valletta

Walking through gardens in Valletta, Malta

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Sian Elvin @sianelvin.bsky.social · 11/11/2025

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...

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Sian Elvin @sianelvin.bsky.social · 01/11/2025

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 ❤️

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Sian Elvin @sianelvin.bsky.social · 30/10/2025

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

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Sian Elvin: On stories, social media, and supporting student success

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Sian Elvin @sianelvin.bsky.social · 29/09/2025

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 smiling and wearing her medal after the race

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Sian Elvin @sianelvin.bsky.social · 09/09/2025

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 📖

Sian laughing as she tells an anecdote to students

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The Independent @the-independent.com · 01/09/2025

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

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Chris McKeon @cjmckeon.bsky.social · 22/08/2025

Iberico pork chop with fondant potatoes, chimichurri and tenderstem - top Friday night in with @sianelvin.bsky.social

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Andy Gibson (@AndyGibsonTV) / InformingBritain.com @informingbritain.com · 10/08/2025

"'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

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Sian Elvin @sianelvin.bsky.social · 30/07/2025

Looking back on a lovely weekend in Devon ☀️🏖

Budleigh Salterton beach looking out to sea

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The Independent @the-independent.com · 27/07/2025

BREAKING www.independent.co.uk/sport/footba...

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Andy Gibson (@AndyGibsonTV) / InformingBritain.com @informingbritain.com · 23/07/2025

"'... 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

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Chris McKeon @cjmckeon.bsky.social · 21/07/2025

Made short ribs for @sianelvin.bsky.social because today is technically our Saturday

Braised short ribs on mashed potato with a red wine sauce and tenderstem broccoli

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Sian Elvin @sianelvin.bsky.social · 21/07/2025

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 🗞️

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Gareth O’Connor @garethoconnor.bsky.social · 15/07/2025

UK front pages lead on that extraordinary story of the Afghan data leak and a secret plan to protect people from the Taliban #tomorrowspaperstoday

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Sian Elvin @sianelvin.bsky.social · 13/07/2025

Postcards from France celebrating one of my friends getting married! 🇫🇷🌞

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Sian Elvin @sianelvin.bsky.social · 07/07/2025

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 💪🌈

Sian smiling by the river at the end of Pride parade, holding an Independent flag

General view of the Pride in London parade

The parade reaches Trafalgar Square, wide view

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Andy Gibson (@AndyGibsonTV) / InformingBritain.com @informingbritain.com · 24/06/2025

"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

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Sian Elvin @sianelvin.bsky.social · 23/06/2025

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! 📰

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

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Sian Elvin @sianelvin.bsky.social · 16/06/2025

Malmö-ments from Sweden 🇸🇪 🚢

Chris smiling and wearing his race number after the Bridge Run 2025

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