#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
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
"They all suffered… but it always takes a woman to try and change things for the good."
An excellent interview with Margaret Aspinall by @danhaygarth1.bsky.social ✍️
Proud to have edited this list and these inspiring stories!
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...
Independent front page for Sunday 8 March with the title: 'Independent Women 2026 - The Influence List'
@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...
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
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Thank you!
Sian's work experience pass from The Independent in 2015
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 🗞📰
Excellent it was too 😘
In more orthodox Valentine’s activities, I made some duck for @sianelvin.bsky.social
Front page headline of The Independent reads: 'It's live! New lifeline for 72,000 children missing every year'
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...
Read more: www.independent.co.uk/news/...
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! 🎆
Chilly run with @sianelvin.bsky.social to bring up 1,000km for the year, just in time to start all over again in 2026
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?)
The Independent hits target of £165,000 to help missing children across UK in SafeCall campaign
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...
The Independent Christmas Day front page with the headline: 'How you've given hope to families of missing children'
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 ❤️
Independent front page headline reads: '70,000 reasons to support our Christmas appeal' surrounded by a number of figures
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...
Save lives: Protect the UK's funding to fight HIV / AIDS - Sign the Petition! c.org/BbNrgfwkqn via @ukchange.bsky.social @the-independent.com
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 🇲🇹🌞
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! 🍰
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!)
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
"'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
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