Louisa Riley
Junior Writer, Inside Soap
Louisa joined Inside Soap in March 2025, following a role as editorial assistant at Living North magazine.
After studying English Literature at Newcastle University, Louisa completed a masters degree in journalism at Goldsmiths, University of London – during her studies, she was editor-in-chief at The Newcastle Tab. She also spent time in Thailand, teaching English at a secondary school.
Louisa has extensive knowledge across the soaps, though she's a lifelong EastEnders superfan. She looks forward to getting stuck into the role and attending her first Inside Soap Awards.
Timothée Chalamet is "losing a part" of himself with the "moving" end of the Dune trilogy
Dune: Part Three releases in cinemas in December.
Exclusive: Hollyoaks confirms "unforgivable" past between Cindy and Beth
"Beth was looking for family."
Emmerdale's Caleb to ramp up criminal plot – with Kerry's help
Are they asking for trouble?
EastEnders confirms Sharon's permanent return – ahead of another comeback
Joel's back in Walford too...
Exclusive: EastEnders' Aaron Thiara teases Ravi's future after sudden Walford exit
"You have to be ready to be pulled in any direction..."
Exclusive: Hollyoaks confirms big trouble ahead for newly-engaged Imran and Leah
"A lot of bumps in the road!"
Exclusive: Why Coronation Street star's new Hollyoaks role will surprise fans
"She's miles away from Sophie Webster!"
Exclusive: Hollyoaks confirms "cruel summer" scenes ahead for Ste Hay
"So much is going on..."
Coronation Street reveals Nick's risky decision as Sam panics over trial
He has to protect his son…
Home and Away's David to fight for survival in terrifying police incident
He is rushed to hospital...
EastEnders' Honey to make shocking Bea discovery that changes everything
Is Bea's downfall imminent?
Coronation Street confirms surprise new twist for Nina and Asha
Can they make it work as flatmates?
Exclusive: Hollyoaks confirms new Ste and Rex drama after wedding joy
"Ste goes through such a journey."
Exclusive: Emmerdale star Ash Palmisciano calls for "powerful" new Matty story
"Matty would make a great dad!"
Exclusive: EastEnders confirms future of Suki and Eve's big new story
"There's a long way for these two to go."
Exclusive: Emmerdale lines up surprise Mary friendship as her future is confirmed
"They'd row the entire time!"
Exclusive: Emmerdale reveals "really dark" aftermath to Dr Todd story
"It's a very bold story."
Exclusive: Hollyoaks plans downfall for Leah and Imran after triumphant return
"There'll be twists and turns ahead…"
Exclusive: Hollyoaks to expose Beth's secret as Frankie takes action
"She likes having this power..."
Exclusive: Emmerdale's Kev to spark surprise rift for another village couple
Could it tear one pair apart for good?
Coronation Street's Hope to leave Sam heartbroken in Will story
Fiz won't be happy…
Coronation Street's Sarah to spark major concern with new Bethany drama
She still isn't her usual self…
Exclusive: Hollyoaks star reveals secret heartbreak behind Beth's outbursts
"She feels like she was completely abandoned."
Coronation Street's Tyrone to be targeted by Carl over dark secret
Will Carl discover a nasty truth?
Exclusive: Hollyoaks star responds to Tony and Leela romance theories
"Tony's had enough women!"
Exclusive: Hollyoaks teases trouble ahead for Theresa McQueen and Dodger Savage
"Theresa killed a man!"
Exclusive: Hollyoaks confirms unfinished business for Warren and Mercedes
"They could never be boring together!"
EastEnders' Gina to be targeted by evil Eddie in cruel scenes
Eddie criticises Gina after she freezes him out…
EastEnders' Ian and Elaine to make a big decision after their kiss
Can they ever be more than friends?
EastEnders' Gina to make emotional plea to George amid Eddie return story
Can she change her dad's mind?
EastEnders' Oscar Branning to face dilemma as love triangle drama escalates
Who will he choose?
Exclusive: Home and Away teases "storm" to come for Sonny, Dana and Remi
"None of them will come out unchanged"