Rebecca Henrys
@rebeccahenrys114.bsky.social
Journalist for LBC. Interested in politics, security, and tech. Views my own.
Got a story? Email rebecca.henrys@global.com
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It's been a while since I was on Blue Sky, so hello, I've had a bit of a job change recently! I'm now a digital journalist at @lbc.co.uk. If you have a story, you can reach me at rebecca.henrys@global.com 📧
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kash patel, 2024: we must release the epstein files and oust the cabal
kash patel, 2025: the guy charged and jailed for sex trafficking kids didn’t sex traffic anyone actually
kash patel, 2025: the guy charged and jailed for sex trafficking kids didn’t sex traffic anyone actually
September 17, 2025 at 4:19 PM
kash patel, 2024: we must release the epstein files and oust the cabal
kash patel, 2025: the guy charged and jailed for sex trafficking kids didn’t sex traffic anyone actually
kash patel, 2025: the guy charged and jailed for sex trafficking kids didn’t sex traffic anyone actually
I've been working on a couple of investigations on AI and the Online Safety Act, specifically, how AI tools are allowing disturbing information to slip through the cracks.
September 17, 2025 at 4:28 PM
I've been working on a couple of investigations on AI and the Online Safety Act, specifically, how AI tools are allowing disturbing information to slip through the cracks.
It's been a while since I was on Blue Sky, so hello, I've had a bit of a job change recently! I'm now a digital journalist at @lbc.co.uk. If you have a story, you can reach me at rebecca.henrys@global.com 📧
September 17, 2025 at 4:26 PM
It's been a while since I was on Blue Sky, so hello, I've had a bit of a job change recently! I'm now a digital journalist at @lbc.co.uk. If you have a story, you can reach me at rebecca.henrys@global.com 📧
Cumberland Council made payments of almost £3,000 to the Allerdale Labour Group for refuse collection services in 2023 'as a result of human error'.
The payments were supposed to be made to Allerdale Waste Services but the 'wrong organisation number' was entered into the system.
The payments were supposed to be made to Allerdale Waste Services but the 'wrong organisation number' was entered into the system.
May 29, 2025 at 7:45 AM
Cumberland Council made payments of almost £3,000 to the Allerdale Labour Group for refuse collection services in 2023 'as a result of human error'.
The payments were supposed to be made to Allerdale Waste Services but the 'wrong organisation number' was entered into the system.
The payments were supposed to be made to Allerdale Waste Services but the 'wrong organisation number' was entered into the system.
Six years ago today, I joined the News and Star as one of the first Meta community reporters. There was a bit of a career break in the middle but it's fantastic to have been back in the journalism game for almost a year.
And, this week I've had two front pages in a row!
And, this week I've had two front pages in a row!
April 1, 2025 at 12:09 PM
Six years ago today, I joined the News and Star as one of the first Meta community reporters. There was a bit of a career break in the middle but it's fantastic to have been back in the journalism game for almost a year.
And, this week I've had two front pages in a row!
And, this week I've had two front pages in a row!
Quite a long story from me, but I spoke to business owners in Carlisle City Centre about the impact that the ongoing regeneration works have had on their trade.
TL;DR - They've been massively affected and feel unsupported by the council.
www.newsandstar.co.uk/news/2503868...
TL;DR - They've been massively affected and feel unsupported by the council.
www.newsandstar.co.uk/news/2503868...
City centre shops impacted by regeneration works as disruption continues
Independent businesses have spoken out about the impact that ongoing Carlisle city centre regeneration works have had on their trade.
www.newsandstar.co.uk
March 29, 2025 at 9:10 AM
Quite a long story from me, but I spoke to business owners in Carlisle City Centre about the impact that the ongoing regeneration works have had on their trade.
TL;DR - They've been massively affected and feel unsupported by the council.
www.newsandstar.co.uk/news/2503868...
TL;DR - They've been massively affected and feel unsupported by the council.
www.newsandstar.co.uk/news/2503868...
@atomfall.com, the new Fallout-esque game set in Cumbria is now out, so how is it?
I've been having a lot of fun playing it, there's mystery, intrigue, and lots to explore. But, it's disappointing that there are no actual Cumbrian accents to be heard.
www.newsandstar.co.uk/news/2504252...
I've been having a lot of fun playing it, there's mystery, intrigue, and lots to explore. But, it's disappointing that there are no actual Cumbrian accents to be heard.
www.newsandstar.co.uk/news/2504252...
A Cumbrian reviews Atomfall - a 'British Fallout' set after the Windscale fire
We played Atomfall, a game set in post-apocalyptic Cumbria following the 1957 Windscale fire.
www.newsandstar.co.uk
March 28, 2025 at 9:07 AM
@atomfall.com, the new Fallout-esque game set in Cumbria is now out, so how is it?
I've been having a lot of fun playing it, there's mystery, intrigue, and lots to explore. But, it's disappointing that there are no actual Cumbrian accents to be heard.
www.newsandstar.co.uk/news/2504252...
I've been having a lot of fun playing it, there's mystery, intrigue, and lots to explore. But, it's disappointing that there are no actual Cumbrian accents to be heard.
www.newsandstar.co.uk/news/2504252...
I had a look through all of Cumberland Council's expenditure docs for 2024 and found that they spent more than £15million on agency staff throughout the year. #Cumbria #LakeDistrict
www.newsandstar.co.uk/news/2502765...
www.newsandstar.co.uk/news/2502765...
Cumberland Council paid out £15million for agency staff in 2024
Cumberland Council spent more than £15million on agency staff in 2024, figures have revealed.
www.newsandstar.co.uk
March 24, 2025 at 9:11 AM
I had a look through all of Cumberland Council's expenditure docs for 2024 and found that they spent more than £15million on agency staff throughout the year. #Cumbria #LakeDistrict
www.newsandstar.co.uk/news/2502765...
www.newsandstar.co.uk/news/2502765...
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Top DOGE operative is linked to a Russian American network of anti-West pro-Kremlin monarchists, inspired by the 1930s counter-democracy “Technocracy” movement tied to Musk’s grandfather
Musk’s DOGE Is Inspired by Pro-Kremlin Monarchists and 1930s Technofascism
www.bylinesupplement.com
March 19, 2025 at 12:56 PM
Top DOGE operative is linked to a Russian American network of anti-West pro-Kremlin monarchists, inspired by the 1930s counter-democracy “Technocracy” movement tied to Musk’s grandfather
I spoke to former Carlisle MP John Stevenson about his involvement in new think tank True North which aims to ensure the 'true north' isn't overlooked or forgotten in government policy discussions.
www.newsandstar.co.uk/news/2499835...
www.newsandstar.co.uk/news/2499835...
Former Cumbrian MP is turning his attention to the 'true' north with new venture
A spotlight is being turned on the forgotten areas of the north as a new think tank seeks to raise the profile of the 'true' north on the…
www.newsandstar.co.uk
March 16, 2025 at 10:33 AM
I spoke to former Carlisle MP John Stevenson about his involvement in new think tank True North which aims to ensure the 'true north' isn't overlooked or forgotten in government policy discussions.
www.newsandstar.co.uk/news/2499835...
www.newsandstar.co.uk/news/2499835...
North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Trust is in a 'deteriorating' financial position as documents reveal it is spending millions more than its planned budget.
Read the full story:
www.newsandstar.co.uk/news/2496814...
Read the full story:
www.newsandstar.co.uk/news/2496814...
NHS trust in 'deteriorating' financial position as deficit reaches more than £40m
North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS trust is in a 'deteriorating' financial position as documents reveal it is spending more than its planned budget.
www.newsandstar.co.uk
March 4, 2025 at 9:54 AM
North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Trust is in a 'deteriorating' financial position as documents reveal it is spending millions more than its planned budget.
Read the full story:
www.newsandstar.co.uk/news/2496814...
Read the full story:
www.newsandstar.co.uk/news/2496814...
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🚨 BREAKING: European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has proposed a new €150 billion common defense fund.
The announcement comes hours after Donald Trump decided to stop all military aid to Ukraine.
Here’s the story: ow.ly/raUR50Va1kj
The announcement comes hours after Donald Trump decided to stop all military aid to Ukraine.
Here’s the story: ow.ly/raUR50Va1kj
March 4, 2025 at 9:21 AM
🚨 BREAKING: European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has proposed a new €150 billion common defense fund.
The announcement comes hours after Donald Trump decided to stop all military aid to Ukraine.
Here’s the story: ow.ly/raUR50Va1kj
The announcement comes hours after Donald Trump decided to stop all military aid to Ukraine.
Here’s the story: ow.ly/raUR50Va1kj
Reposted by Rebecca Henrys
🔴Tommy Robinson Supporters Network Has Links to Neo-Nazi Groups and a Library of Terrorism Manuals
Byline Times investigation finds members have access to an online library of bomb-making manuals, and instructions for assembling home-made firearms
bylinetimes.com/2025/02/18/r...
Byline Times investigation finds members have access to an online library of bomb-making manuals, and instructions for assembling home-made firearms
bylinetimes.com/2025/02/18/r...
Revealed: The Tommy Robinson Supporters Network With Links to Neo-Nazi Groups and a Library of Terrorism Manuals
A Byline Times investigation finds members have access to an online library of bomb-making manuals, and instructions for assembling home-made firearms
bylinetimes.com
February 19, 2025 at 4:15 PM
🔴Tommy Robinson Supporters Network Has Links to Neo-Nazi Groups and a Library of Terrorism Manuals
Byline Times investigation finds members have access to an online library of bomb-making manuals, and instructions for assembling home-made firearms
bylinetimes.com/2025/02/18/r...
Byline Times investigation finds members have access to an online library of bomb-making manuals, and instructions for assembling home-made firearms
bylinetimes.com/2025/02/18/r...
"If you go to the dentist and if you go to the opticians, an annual sexual health screening should be on your self-care list."
I spoke to Julieanne who is encouraging people to get tested for HIV regardless of their age, gender, sexuality, or ethnicity.
www.newsandstar.co.uk/news/2493052...
I spoke to Julieanne who is encouraging people to get tested for HIV regardless of their age, gender, sexuality, or ethnicity.
www.newsandstar.co.uk/news/2493052...
Woman from Cumbria living with HIV urges people, especially women, to get tested
A woman who has lived with HIV for more than 20 years is urging people, especially women, to get tested whilst also breaking down the stigma that…
www.newsandstar.co.uk
February 14, 2025 at 11:25 AM
"If you go to the dentist and if you go to the opticians, an annual sexual health screening should be on your self-care list."
I spoke to Julieanne who is encouraging people to get tested for HIV regardless of their age, gender, sexuality, or ethnicity.
www.newsandstar.co.uk/news/2493052...
I spoke to Julieanne who is encouraging people to get tested for HIV regardless of their age, gender, sexuality, or ethnicity.
www.newsandstar.co.uk/news/2493052...
Big news for Cumbria!
Six areas have been added to the government’s Devolution Priority Programme - paving the way for more mayor-led authorities.
They are:
• Cumbria
• Cheshire & Warrington
• Norfolk & Suffolk
• Greater Essex
• Sussex & Brighton
• Hampshire & Solent
They are:
• Cumbria
• Cheshire & Warrington
• Norfolk & Suffolk
• Greater Essex
• Sussex & Brighton
• Hampshire & Solent
February 5, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Big news for Cumbria!
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The Prevent Learning Review into the handling of referrals concerning Axel Rudakubana in the years leading up to the Southport attack is about to be published
Security minister Dan Jarvis is currently making a statement on it in parliament, telling MPs agencies "failed to act on the warning signs"
Security minister Dan Jarvis is currently making a statement on it in parliament, telling MPs agencies "failed to act on the warning signs"
February 5, 2025 at 2:59 PM
The Prevent Learning Review into the handling of referrals concerning Axel Rudakubana in the years leading up to the Southport attack is about to be published
Security minister Dan Jarvis is currently making a statement on it in parliament, telling MPs agencies "failed to act on the warning signs"
Security minister Dan Jarvis is currently making a statement on it in parliament, telling MPs agencies "failed to act on the warning signs"
Almost 3,000 young people under the age of 18 were stopped and searched by #Cumbria Police in three years.
Stop and search data from 2021 to 2024 reveals that 2,938 people between the ages of 10 and 17 were stopped by the police.
Read the full story: www.newsandstar.co.uk/news/2482466...
Stop and search data from 2021 to 2024 reveals that 2,938 people between the ages of 10 and 17 were stopped by the police.
Read the full story: www.newsandstar.co.uk/news/2482466...
Thousands of under 18s stopped and searched by Cumbria Police since 2021
Almost 3,000 young people under the age of 18 were stopped and searched by Cumbria Police in three years.
www.newsandstar.co.uk
January 9, 2025 at 9:51 AM
Almost 3,000 young people under the age of 18 were stopped and searched by #Cumbria Police in three years.
Stop and search data from 2021 to 2024 reveals that 2,938 people between the ages of 10 and 17 were stopped by the police.
Read the full story: www.newsandstar.co.uk/news/2482466...
Stop and search data from 2021 to 2024 reveals that 2,938 people between the ages of 10 and 17 were stopped by the police.
Read the full story: www.newsandstar.co.uk/news/2482466...
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Who are Reform members?
- older
- not in London
- hostile to net zero (much more so than Tory members)
- economic Thatcherites (unlike the party’s target voters?)
- like leaders “stirring up a bit of controversy”.
- *very* online
@timbale.bsky.social shares timely new research with us
- older
- not in London
- hostile to net zero (much more so than Tory members)
- economic Thatcherites (unlike the party’s target voters?)
- like leaders “stirring up a bit of controversy”.
- *very* online
@timbale.bsky.social shares timely new research with us
Who Are Reform Members?
Middle-class and older Reform members look and think much like Conservative members – except in one crucial respect, finds Tim Bale
www.politicshome.com
January 4, 2025 at 9:26 AM
Who are Reform members?
- older
- not in London
- hostile to net zero (much more so than Tory members)
- economic Thatcherites (unlike the party’s target voters?)
- like leaders “stirring up a bit of controversy”.
- *very* online
@timbale.bsky.social shares timely new research with us
- older
- not in London
- hostile to net zero (much more so than Tory members)
- economic Thatcherites (unlike the party’s target voters?)
- like leaders “stirring up a bit of controversy”.
- *very* online
@timbale.bsky.social shares timely new research with us
EXCLUSIVE: Cumberland Council spent more than £10.4million on agency staff between January and August in 2024.
45% of this was spent on staffing the children and family services department.
Read the full story: www.newsandstar.co.uk/news/2480435...
#Cumbria
45% of this was spent on staffing the children and family services department.
Read the full story: www.newsandstar.co.uk/news/2480435...
#Cumbria
EXCLUSIVE: Council spent more than £10.4million on agency staff in 8 months
Cumberland Council spent more than £10.4million on agency staff between January and August in 2024.
www.newsandstar.co.uk
January 4, 2025 at 9:30 AM
EXCLUSIVE: Cumberland Council spent more than £10.4million on agency staff between January and August in 2024.
45% of this was spent on staffing the children and family services department.
Read the full story: www.newsandstar.co.uk/news/2480435...
#Cumbria
45% of this was spent on staffing the children and family services department.
Read the full story: www.newsandstar.co.uk/news/2480435...
#Cumbria
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Elon Musk has called for far-right agitator Tommy Robinson to be released from prison, suggested the US should exert economic pressure on the UK to get him out, said Jess Phillips should be jailed and said there should be fresh elections to oust Labour
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Elon Musk Calls for Fresh UK Elections in Latest Starmer Attack
Tesla Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk called for fresh UK elections in the latest sign of how Donald Trump’s incoming US administration could be a thorn in the side of Keir Starmer’s government.
www.bloomberg.com
January 2, 2025 at 10:20 AM
Elon Musk has called for far-right agitator Tommy Robinson to be released from prison, suggested the US should exert economic pressure on the UK to get him out, said Jess Phillips should be jailed and said there should be fresh elections to oust Labour
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Hello Blue Sky 👋
I'm Rebecca, a journalist for the News & Star based in #Carlisle, #Cumbria covering all things social affairs and politics. I'm keen to champion unheard voices and stories in the region, so if you have a story, please get in touch!
Email me at rebecca.henrys@newsquest.co.uk 📨
I'm Rebecca, a journalist for the News & Star based in #Carlisle, #Cumbria covering all things social affairs and politics. I'm keen to champion unheard voices and stories in the region, so if you have a story, please get in touch!
Email me at rebecca.henrys@newsquest.co.uk 📨
January 2, 2025 at 11:20 AM
I recently had the pleasure of going out with two officers in Carlisle on Black Eye Friday to see what goes into policing on the busiest night of the year.
You can read all about my experience here: www.newsandstar.co.uk/news/2481448...
You can read all about my experience here: www.newsandstar.co.uk/news/2481448...
A night out on Botchergate on Black Eye Friday with Cumbria Police
The News & Star joined Cumbria Police on Carlisle's Botchergate for Black Eye Friday, or Festive Friday, to get a glimpse of the reality of…
www.newsandstar.co.uk
December 26, 2024 at 9:26 AM
I recently had the pleasure of going out with two officers in Carlisle on Black Eye Friday to see what goes into policing on the busiest night of the year.
You can read all about my experience here: www.newsandstar.co.uk/news/2481448...
You can read all about my experience here: www.newsandstar.co.uk/news/2481448...
Four months on since Wannasee Festival in Penrith was cancelled, people are still waiting for their refund.
Payment dates have come and gone with no sign of the refund and they've had little response from the organisers. 👇
www.newsandstar.co.uk/news/2477526...
Payment dates have come and gone with no sign of the refund and they've had little response from the organisers. 👇
www.newsandstar.co.uk/news/2477526...
'Infuriating' situation as Wannasee tribute concert customers still waiting on refund
Would-be festival goers have expressed their frustration as they still have not received a refund for WannaSee Festival four months after it was…
www.newsandstar.co.uk
December 8, 2024 at 9:40 AM
Four months on since Wannasee Festival in Penrith was cancelled, people are still waiting for their refund.
Payment dates have come and gone with no sign of the refund and they've had little response from the organisers. 👇
www.newsandstar.co.uk/news/2477526...
Payment dates have come and gone with no sign of the refund and they've had little response from the organisers. 👇
www.newsandstar.co.uk/news/2477526...