The UK has officially recognised Homophobia/Anti-LGBTQ+Crimes as an aggravated offence with longer prison sentences.
Under the Crime and Policing Act 2026, which received Royal Assent on 29 April 2026, such offences now carry enhanced penalties matching those for race or religion-based crimes, with longer sentences and no six-month investigation limit.
LNERโs InterCity 225s resume regular services to Newcastle next week, with one return journey every afternoon from Kingโs Cross.
They will be the first 225s in revenue service north of York since 24 September 2020. Head to https://t.co/M5ZdT5SZeB for the times and details.
Whilst those lucky folk head off in search of winter sun, those of us at home have opened today's advent calendar and are treated to another episode of #beatsurrender with @stevepowerdj on @NationRadioUK - a kaleidescope of music from our formulative years - class in abundance!