Siobhán Norton

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...

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...

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

The life lessons we can learn from Bake Off

The life lessons we can learn from Bake Off Kim Joy proved the power of perseverance in the GBBO semi-final - does the baking show hold the secrets to navigating modern life? Where would we be without Bake Off? Not only is the programme as...

2nd March 2020

Why Fiji is so much more than a honeymoon destination

Why Fiji is so much more than a honeymoon destination Harry and Meghan's visit helped to showcase a country where tradition runs deep, with plenty to discover beyond the beaches There are a few places in the world that perfectly fit the “honeymoon...

2nd March 2020

Microplastics are in our food - but scientists aren't shocked

Microplastics are ending up on our dinner plates - but scientists aren’t shocked Latest research into microplastics in the ecosystem found tiny particles in human faeces It was only a matter of time before the ubiquitous packaging found its way to...

2nd March 2020

'Killing vegans' jokes leave a sour taste in my mouth

Waitrose magazine editor William Sitwell bit off more than he could chew when he ridiculed veganism Har dee har har. We all like a little joke at the expense of our plant-eating brethren, don’t we? They deserve taking down a peg or two, the...

2nd March 2020

'Single-use' is the Collins word of the year - so why are we still using 1m more coffee cups every day?

'Single-use' is the Collins word of the year - so why are we still using 1m more coffee cups every day? There have never been more promises from Government and consumer industries around plastic, but where is the action? It would appear that 2018 is...

2nd March 2020

What would Mary Poppins make of modern Britain?

What would Mary Poppins make of modern Britain? The new film has downsized the Banks' house to suit Depression-era London, but imagine if it was set in 2018 Greenpeace activists floated a picture of Mary Poppins wearing a gas mask in front of the...

2nd March 2020

'This is not consent': how a thong prompted protests across Ireland over the handling of rape trials

'This is not consent': how a thong prompted protests across Ireland over the handling of rape trials Hundreds took to streets after barrister said teenager's lacy underwear indicated encounter was consensual Screengrab photo taken from an...

2nd March 2020

Hotel review Stockholm, Sweden: Downtown Camper by Scandic

Interior architects have paid tribute to this with a campsite theme running through the hotel, from the gilded fire to longboards and kayaks The Scandic group’s newest property is a hotel with a difference – part boutique retreat, part hangout spot –...

2nd March 2020

Little Mix naked controversy: stripping down has a powerful impact, but it can be a double-edged sword

Little Mix naked controversy: stripping down has a powerful impact, but it can be a double-edged sword The girl group's spat with Piers Morgan this week saw him attacked by fans for slut-shaming - but agreed with by many, too These pop stars don’t...

2nd March 2020

Charity shops are swamped with 'fast fashion' - it's time we rekindled a lasting love affair with our clothes

Charity shops are swamped with 'fast fashion' - it's time we rekindled a lasting love affair with our clothes When you can pick up a Primark top for £2, why would you ever rummage through a rack of them in a charity shop? Call me superficial, but I...

2nd March 2020

Here's what you really need to know about Ballon d'Or winner Ada Hegerberg

Here's what you really need to know about Ballon d'Or winner Ada Hegerberg Her football career, not a stupid question about 'twerking', is worthy of more column inches Olympique Lyonnais' Norwegian forward Ada Hegerberg (C) is congratulated by her...

2nd March 2020

Vejle: from the 'Manchester of Denmark' to Danish design hub

Vejle: from the 'Manchester of Denmark' to Danish design hub The former industrial town in south-east Jutland has modern architecture, great food and plenty of hygge It must be difficult to shake the inferiority complex if you’re any region of...

2nd March 2020

What our Google search trends reveal about us: we're obsessed with royals, reality telly and Rubik's cubes

What our Google search trends reveal about us: we're obsessed with royals, reality telly and Rubik's cubes Britain's top searches show we don't understand Brexit... or the Commonwealth The annual Google trends report is always an interesting...

2nd March 2020

I wanted to be an MS superhero, but I learned to take comfort in the small victories

I wanted to be an MS superhero, but I learned to take comfort in the small victories People with multiple sclerosis don't need to break finish-line ribbons to achieve greatness When you are diagnosed with a chronic illness such as multiple sclerosis...

2nd March 2020

A very European Christmas: how it's celebrated in Ireland

A very European Christmas: how it's celebrated in Ireland The turkey and trimmings are the same, but there are a few key differences You would think that an Irish Christmas doesn’t look all that dissimilar to a British one. We have the tree, the...

2nd March 2020

Rio de Janeiro holiday guide: drink caipirinhas in Ipanema, and spend the day on Copacabana

Rio de Janeiro holiday guide: drink caipirinhas in Ipanema, and spend the day on Copacabana For nature lovers, September and October are the perfect time to visit the Botanic Gardens, Tijuca Forest and Parque Lage December to March is Rio’s high...