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Siobhan Grogan

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Siobhan Grogan is a travel, music and lifestyle writer. She began her career at NME interviewing everyone from Paul McCartney to Amy Winehouse and has since written reviews and features for Mail on Sunday, Telegraph, Glamour, Red, Harper’s Bazaar, Cosmopolitan, High Life and Grazia. She has been writing product reviews for IndyBest since 2021 covering areas including food and wine, household appliances, beauty, kids and tech.

<p>Most diffusers are refillable, reducing the waste around home scenting</p>
Home Fragrances

12 best diffusers for long-lasting fragrance, tested in real homes

<p>I roped in two soon-to-be-adult teens (one male, one female) and asked them to help me test each and every present idea on this list</p>
Gifts

36 best 18th birthday gifts for 2026

<p>These active noise-cancelling and white-noise devices will get you through the night </p>
Headphones & Earphones

Best sleep headphones and earbuds in 2026, tried and tested

<p>I tested all these mattress protectors in our own home, to check for fit, comfort and more </p>
Mattresses

Best mattress protectors 2026, tried and tested in real homes

<p>Choose a sturdy, stylish brolly and you’ll always feel like singing in the rain</p>
Travel & outdoors

Best umbrellas for 2026, tried and tested

<p>I tested these bottles in my car, at the gym, on trains and planes, and when dashing between meetings</p>
Sports Equipment & Accessories

Best reusable water bottles 2026, tried and tested

<p>Add a touch of luxury to your bathroom, with these bath towels</p>
Bathroom

Best bath towels 2026, tried and tested for comfort and quality

<p>Have a great night’s rest between these tried and tested bed linens </p>
Home & Garden

Best bedding sets 2026, tested by an expert

<p>Enjoy a drink at the end of the day without worrying about the after-effects</p>
Beer, Cider & Perry

13 best alcohol-free beers for Dry January 2026 (and beyond)

<p>Most portable dishwashers just need a tap and a sink to operate</p>
Kitchen Appliances

Best tabletop dishwashers 2026, tried and tested

<p>I considered everything from comfort and value for money, to how easy the duvet was to wash and dry</p>
Duvets

Night lark coverless duvet review: Tried and tested by a sleep expert

<p>I looked for comfort, absorbency, grip and aesthetics</p>
Bathroom

Best bath mats for 2026, tested for fast-drying and non-slip

<p>It’s completely customisable so you can adjust the height and firmness according to your personal preference</p>
Bedroom

We put Emma’s original pillow to the test – here’s what happened

Bedroom

We put Emma’s original pillow to the test – here’s what happened

<p>It’s completely customisable so you can adjust the height and firmness according to your personal preference</p>
<p>The cover encourages airflow, which helps you stay at the perfect temperature all year round </p>
Bedroom

Panda memory foam pillow review: Tried and tested for neck pain

<p>The pillow is worn as a scarf and the fleece fabric is warm and cosy against the skin </p>
Travel & outdoors

The £50 Trtl travel pillow, tested by a travel writer

<p>After testing each water flosser, we used ordinary tape floss to find out if the job was done properly</p>
Beauty

Best water flossers 2025, tried and tested

<p>Our top picks range from £40 to nearly £600 </p>
Household Appliances

Best fans 2025, tried and tested for a heatwave

<p>Our top picks range from £40 to nearly £600 </p>
Household Appliances

Best fans 2025, tried and tested for a heatwave

<p>Browsing Dyson’s vacuum cleaner range can be baffling but this guide should help you choose the best model for you</p>
Vacuum Cleaners

Best Dyson vacuum cleaners 2025, tested and reviewed

<p>Some non-stick pans can be bunged in the oven for next-level cooking versatility</p>
Kitchen Accessories

Best non-stick frying pans 2026, tried and tested

<p>We stashed our own laptop inside every bag we tested and carried each to meetings, on public transport and even on work trips away</p>
Laptops & Tablets

Best laptop bags 2025, tried and tested

<p>The MSG Sphere is a distinctive feature of the Las Vegas skyline </p>
Las Vegas

How you should visit Las Vegas – without spending a dollar in a casino

<p>Meet Mickey, Minnie and friends at the Orlando parks </p>
Florida

The ultimate guide to Orlando’s best theme parks

<p>We were looking for indulgent and considerate presents she wouldn’t normally buy for herself </p>
Mother's Day

13 best Mother’s Day gifts that cost less than £25

<p>Whether they spend their weekends watching movies or wild swimming, we’ve found something for every type of couple </p>
Christmas

14 best Christmas gifts for couples that both of them will love

<p>‘The king of picnics has to be panzanella,’ says the former head chef at the River Cafe</p>
Food and Drink

How to picnic like a Michelin-starred chef

<p>We were looking for indulgent and considerate presents she wouldn’t normally buy for herself </p>
Mother's Day

13 best Mother’s Day gifts that cost less than £25

<p>Whether they spend their weekends watching movies or wild swimming, we’ve found something for every type of couple </p>
Christmas

14 best Christmas gifts for couples that both of them will love

<p>‘The king of picnics has to be panzanella,’ says the former head chef at the River Cafe</p>
Food and Drink

How to picnic like a Michelin-starred chef

<p>Brown has struggled with her mental health for years, even when she was on the show</p>
Food and Drink

Candice Brown: ‘In my darkest moments, I gravitate to the kitchen’

Food and Drink

Candice Brown: ‘In my darkest moments, I gravitate to the kitchen’

<p>Brown has struggled with her mental health for years, even when she was on the show</p>
<p>Big Zuu’s Big Eats is a TV series and now a book</p>
Food and Drink

Big Zuu: From working at Nando’s to a hit comedian cooking TV series

<p>Ben Tish will be celebrating the lifting of restrictions with an Andalusia-Moorish chicken pie</p>
Food and Drink

5 recipes top chefs are cooking at their first dinner party

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