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"
Shrek is 25 years old – and it's never been more chic to be a fan
The animated classic is back in cinemas to mark the 25th anniversary.
Coronation Street's Bethany accused of crime as she joins harrowing Will story
The teen continues to struggle.
Exclusive: Hollyoaks reveals exciting details of Brooke Vincent's new role
"She's a very dynamic presence."
Exclusive: Emmerdale confirms two arrivals for Tate and Sugden families
"We needed to build them up."
EastEnders reveals full details of Nigel's emotional funeral as Walford says goodbye
Tissues at the ready…
EastEnders' George and Nicola to face chaos as Eddie moves in
Will he ruin a perfect day?
Hollyoaks' Nicole Barber-Lane shares co-star support amid real-life journey
"She became my go-to."
Emmerdale's Bradley Riches confirms Lewis and Vinny's romantic future
"Their relationship can be different, but still be wonderful."
Hollyoaks to air dangerous Cleo and Sienna showdown as secrets are exposed
Sienna is caught out...
EastEnders confirms deadly twist in full details of Eddie Knight return story
George gets a huge shock.
Hollyoaks confirms "brutal" scenes as Leela confronts James
"She's so disappointed in Ste..."
Emmerdale reveals surprise story for Dr Todd and Vanessa
Could they become a couple?
Coronation Street reveals why Ronnie Bailey could kill Carl next week
"Ronnie can begin to have dark thoughts."
Emmerdale to bring back surprise character from Bear Wolf's storyline
Their traumatic past is revisited…
Hollyoaks confirms "new era" for Ste amid Leah's shock return
"Leah comes back completely different!"
Coronation Street's Jodie ordered to leave Weatherfield in dramatic episodes
Her lies are starting to catch up with her…
Coronation Street confirms three characters who spark new Megan showdown
The twisted teacher is put under pressure to confess to her crimes.
Coronation Street reveals devastating George scenes after court case outcome
It could be the end for his business…
Coronation Street's Debbie to discover Carl's sick Billy blackmail plot
Is this his most evil scheme yet?
Hollyoaks confirms Donny Clark's reaction to Imran's shock return
"Donny will be looking forward to meeting him!"
Coronation Street star Beth Nixon shares real-life friendships with on-screen soap enemies
"So welcoming."
Coronation Street's Will to receive two desperate pleas in Megan story
Ollie and Ben try to reach a breakthrough.
Coronation Street's Maggie to finally slip up as she hides two secrets
Ben gets closer to the truth…
Coronation Street confirms shock accusation after Megan and Maggie showdown
Megan calls in the police…
Coronation Street lines up another death twist ahead of flashforward reveal
"It might be more than one person who's dead!"
Hollyoaks reveals Ant Hutchinson's reaction to Diane's devastating news
"He will end up breaking down."
Emmerdale reveals "rollercoaster" future for Kerry amid messy affair plot
"She's having a lot of fun!"
EastEnders reveals chaotic Bea Pollard scenes after more devastating news
Honey makes a decision.
Hollyoaks confirms explosive McQueen clashes as new Kathleen-Angel arrives
"Theresa goes about things in a chaotic way!"
Coronation Street's Eva to become death plot suspect after explosive Megan scenes
"I wouldn't put it past her!"
Emmerdale reveals who's set to catch Kerry and Jai out
Nicola reckons she's uncovered some hot gossip…
Emmerdale confirms unexpected confession in Arthur's story
He admits that he pushed Laurel…