Dr Bethany Usher
@bethanyusher.bsky.social
Journo, academic, author. Journalism & Crime/ Journalism & Celebrity cover earliest historic origins to present and links to politics. Also focus on networked constructed reality and misinformation. Recent for The Times, Byline Times, Press Gazette
So excited we are finally at True Crime Forum! And I got to bring my Mam to work day!
July 12, 2025 at 10:14 AM
So excited we are finally at True Crime Forum! And I got to bring my Mam to work day!
And I said 'I'm sorry I'm just sitting. We'd call her a Karen perhaps now. A middle class
Estate. A traumatised working class kid. Just sitting.
Anyway, remembering it made me sad.
And then I turned a corner and there was this sign.
And it made me feel better. It says those who wonder, not wander
Estate. A traumatised working class kid. Just sitting.
Anyway, remembering it made me sad.
And then I turned a corner and there was this sign.
And it made me feel better. It says those who wonder, not wander
June 28, 2025 at 7:10 PM
And I said 'I'm sorry I'm just sitting. We'd call her a Karen perhaps now. A middle class
Estate. A traumatised working class kid. Just sitting.
Anyway, remembering it made me sad.
And then I turned a corner and there was this sign.
And it made me feel better. It says those who wonder, not wander
Estate. A traumatised working class kid. Just sitting.
Anyway, remembering it made me sad.
And then I turned a corner and there was this sign.
And it made me feel better. It says those who wonder, not wander
Fascinating work my @memorieschild.bsky.social who is sharing similar concerns about the ethics of AI and content creation relating to real victims and murderers. So important we pause to consider what this means for the wider culture.
April 11, 2025 at 9:29 AM
Fascinating work my @memorieschild.bsky.social who is sharing similar concerns about the ethics of AI and content creation relating to real victims and murderers. So important we pause to consider what this means for the wider culture.
Greetings from the great British tabloids to Trump. #orangemanbaby
February 20, 2025 at 12:50 PM
Greetings from the great British tabloids to Trump. #orangemanbaby
Why is she dressing as a Disney+ villain from one of those second rate kids movie with singing?
February 13, 2025 at 2:12 PM
Why is she dressing as a Disney+ villain from one of those second rate kids movie with singing?
My 12 year old has created a new set up in her room.And my 12 year oldSelf is super jealous.
January 1, 2025 at 12:49 AM
My 12 year old has created a new set up in her room.And my 12 year oldSelf is super jealous.
This year I did herb, cranberry and red chilli crusted roast beef with chestnut stuffing instead of turkey and it was amazing. Would recommend.
December 26, 2024 at 9:29 AM
This year I did herb, cranberry and red chilli crusted roast beef with chestnut stuffing instead of turkey and it was amazing. Would recommend.
Why isn't there a job where I can just play with bits lying about the house to make a table look nice at Christmas ?
December 25, 2024 at 4:53 PM
Why isn't there a job where I can just play with bits lying about the house to make a table look nice at Christmas ?
It's the little things isn't it.
December 25, 2024 at 4:42 PM
It's the little things isn't it.
Happy Christmas Eve to all from magical Durham and to all a good night.
December 24, 2024 at 10:47 PM
Happy Christmas Eve to all from magical Durham and to all a good night.
Winter solstice. Perfect.
December 21, 2024 at 11:55 AM
Winter solstice. Perfect.
My mam shows her love by how long she spends wrapping your prezzies. She is the most beautiful gift wrapper. Receipts attached.
All I am saying is this year there are a couple of people whose prezzies under the tree indicate she is *seriously* pissed off with them. I'm talking no ribbon.
All I am saying is this year there are a couple of people whose prezzies under the tree indicate she is *seriously* pissed off with them. I'm talking no ribbon.
December 15, 2024 at 9:54 PM
My mam shows her love by how long she spends wrapping your prezzies. She is the most beautiful gift wrapper. Receipts attached.
All I am saying is this year there are a couple of people whose prezzies under the tree indicate she is *seriously* pissed off with them. I'm talking no ribbon.
All I am saying is this year there are a couple of people whose prezzies under the tree indicate she is *seriously* pissed off with them. I'm talking no ribbon.
Paris at this time of year is really pretty on the winter sunshine and in the sparkling nighttime. A treat for the eyes and the soul.
December 8, 2024 at 2:56 PM
Paris at this time of year is really pretty on the winter sunshine and in the sparkling nighttime. A treat for the eyes and the soul.
Came to Paris to see Paul McCartney. We're hoping he plays the pipes of peace with it being Christmas.
December 4, 2024 at 6:53 PM
Came to Paris to see Paul McCartney. We're hoping he plays the pipes of peace with it being Christmas.
Read this book. It is incredible!
November 21, 2024 at 9:06 AM
Read this book. It is incredible!
Been here now a couple of days so thought I'd reintroduce myself! i write books, book chapters and featured about the development of journalism from earlier origins to present day. I'm also a journo who's worked for a range of British national and regional publications over the past 20 or so years..
November 16, 2024 at 8:30 AM
Been here now a couple of days so thought I'd reintroduce myself! i write books, book chapters and featured about the development of journalism from earlier origins to present day. I'm also a journo who's worked for a range of British national and regional publications over the past 20 or so years..
Hello lovely BlueSky folks. My books are available via Kindle, amazon and all major book outlets. www.amazon.co.uk/stores/Betha...
November 15, 2024 at 3:56 PM
Hello lovely BlueSky folks. My books are available via Kindle, amazon and all major book outlets. www.amazon.co.uk/stores/Betha...
The ##sussexsquad organising before our eyes to defend our Duchess and her Prince.
When I had my #bablues and was up all night the folks who were up to and just talked me through so wasn't alone.
This. Proper tickled me.
When I had my #bablues and was up all night the folks who were up to and just talked me through so wasn't alone.
This. Proper tickled me.
November 14, 2024 at 7:43 PM
The ##sussexsquad organising before our eyes to defend our Duchess and her Prince.
When I had my #bablues and was up all night the folks who were up to and just talked me through so wasn't alone.
This. Proper tickled me.
When I had my #bablues and was up all night the folks who were up to and just talked me through so wasn't alone.
This. Proper tickled me.