Siobhán Norton

inews.co.uk • 13th July 2022

Mindfulness is overrated. Sheer bliss means allowing ourselves to indulge in mindlessness

I was on a flight recently, settling in for take-off, when I glanced over my friend’s shoulder to see what her choice of in-flight entertainment was. She was playing one of those games on her phone, where you match colours to burst the dots and...

inews.co.uk • 9th June 2022

Review: Lisbon’s boisterous new boutique hotel is a steal at £75 per night

Lisbon is a city that knows how to let its hair down, and is a fitting location for irreverent hotel chain Mama Shelter’s newest outpost. Mama Lisboa is a pocket rocket of a hotel, managing to balance affordable chic and high-end design with a sense...

inews.co.uk • 15th April 2022

Why Preveza on the Greek mainland is the perfect way to get away from it all

It’s a scramble to reach the top of hill, but worth every step. Insects bumble lazily between the flowers, occasionally buffeted by the Maistro, the prevailing northwesterly wind from the Ionian Sea, Greece’s Mistral. Far below, a secluded, secret...

inews.co.uk • 4th April 2022

Spotting sloths and hiking through the cloudforest on a trip to Costa Rica's national parks

It’s quite the crash course on Costa Rica. Rattling along the roads, admiring palm trees and sweeping valleys, we slow on approaching a bridge before – clunk – running into the car in front of us. It appears to be a minor fender-bender, but we hold...

inews.co.uk • 4th March 2022

Barcelona travel guide: Where to stay and what to do on a break to this historic city

When to go With its kaleidoscopic clash of architecture, from Gothic to Gaudi, bustling city beach and endless food and drink options, Barcelona has long been a firm favourite as a summer destination. But visit in the spring or autumn and you can...

inews.co.uk • 21st October 2021

A decade on from my MS diagnosis, it's tough to watch Selma Blair's documentary about treatment

It could be considered a cliché to refer to a documentary as “unflinching”. It’s how The New York Times describes Introducing, Selma Blair, an account of the actress’s experience with multiple sclerosis (MS), and her journey through aggressive...

inews.co.uk • 7th September 2021

A gourmet winter adventure in Toronto and Niagara's wine country

When I think of a weekend in wine country, particularly at this time of year, I tend to imagine rolling Tuscan hills, or sun-dappled Californian vineyards, and hazy evenings enjoying an al fresco glass of something special. I never imagined that I’d...

inews.co.uk • 11th June 2021

What it's like to be a psychiatrist trying to understand the minds of murderers

Sometimes, when she’s asked by a stranger what she does for a living, Dr Gwen Adshead lies and tells them she’s a florist. It’s not that her real occupation isn’t a conversation starter: she’s a forensic psychiatrist and psychotherapist working with...

inews.co.uk • 22nd April 2021

Netflix's new show with Headspace is designed to make you fall asleep

Insomnia was always something that baffled me. I loved sleep, delighted in it – basking in eight, nine, 10 hours of glorious shut-eye from the moment my head hit the pillow. And then lockdown hit – and for the first time, sleep eluded me. I was...

inews.co.uk • 2nd March 2021

The metabolism myth - and why exercise won't make you thinner

Everyone knows that person who seemingly can eat whatever they like and not gain a pound. We normally put it down to a fast metabolism – they burn it all off effortlessly, while others have to watch everything they consume to keep their weight in...

inews.co.uk • 25th January 2021

Skipping has found new street cred - and is helping us keep fit in lockdown

The new skipping stunts helping us get a jump on lockdown fitness The equipment is slicker and pioneers inventing new tricks and moves have given it a new street cred Some of us have regressed to a sort of second childhood lately – spending as much...

inews.co.uk • 8th January 2021

Gyms might be closed, but getting fit at home can be safe and effective

Can you really get fit at home? How to find the workout that’s right for you while gyms are closed Exercising without leaving your living room can be daunting, but a new BBC show investigates how to get results effectively and safely January is...

inews.co.uk • 26th July 2020

With constantly moving goalposts, it's little wonder people feel gaslit by the Government

A friend recently told me she felt like she was being gaslit by the Government, amid conflicting and confusing advice, uncertainty for vulnerable people and with the goalposts moving on an almost daily basis. She started to question if she was going...

inews.co.uk • 8th July 2020

Wine and wilderness help make Tinos the perfect Greek getaway away from the crowds

Travel to Greece: wine and wilderness help make Tinos the perfect Greek getaway Flights to Greece resume in mid-July and it is likely to be popular. Head away from the crowds to Tinos, an island of vines and boulders As I alighted from the ferry in...

inews.co.uk • 7th June 2020

Our homemade newspaper and website — dogs, cats and children haven't stopped us

Coronavirus: How we've made i's newspaper and website during lockdown — no matter what cats, dogs and toddlers have thrown at us Reporters and editors explain how they have kept going thanks to technology and camaraderie while producing the i paper...

inews.co.uk • 29th May 2020

Stop decluttering and enjoy your home, says design guru Michelle Ogundehin

We must all have mixed feelings about our homes after two months of lockdown. When you’re confined to your four walls, your home can feel like a haven from the dangers outside – or a prison. No wonder many of us are wondering whether to paint the...

29th May 2020

Stop decluttering and enjoy your home, says design guru Michelle Ogundehin

Coronavirus: Stop decluttering and enjoy your home your way, says design guru Michelle Ogundehin Getting rid of things you don't need bit by bit is useful — but having a big clearout can be stressful and create more mess, says author We must all...

6th April 2020

Closing parks and banning exercise could make lockdown life much more painful

Outdoor time during coronavirus lockdown is crucial - let's learn to enjoy it together, apart Draconian measures like closing parks will transform our new routine from lazy to painful purgatory It’s amazing how quickly we can adapt to new routines....

2nd March 2020

Travelling alone is more of a challenge than I expected

More of us are travelling alone, but I found it more of a challenge than I expected A hiker in Hong Kong takes a picture of the city from a walking trail. (Photo by Alex Ogle/AFP/Getty Images) A hiker crosses the Karwendel mountain range, part of...

2nd March 2020

Lay off Generation Sensible: getting wasted is not an essential rite of passage

Lay off Generation Sensible: getting wasted is not an essential rite of passage A third of young people don't drink alcohol - and they might have the right idea The youth of today, eh? Far from teenage rebellion, it seems that around a third of them...