Sian Elvin joined The Independent in early 2024 as a news editor. Previously an editor at Metro and at local publications in London and Kent for several years, she has a particular interest in crime, education and health. She was named an 'LGBTQ+ trailblazer' by Attitude Magazine on its 101 list in 2024, and was once named one of 30 journalists to watch from across the UK under the age of 30. She is also a judge for the Kent Press and Broadcast Awards and a mentor for the John Schofield Trust.