Schools are allowing Muslim families to withdraw their children from music lessons because learning an instrument is forbidden according to some Islamic beliefs... more
Growing numbers of students are choosing part-time courses so they can work while they study amid signs that the traditional three-year degree is on the wane... more
He was raised in a strange Christian cult and dates a taxidermist. No wonder, then, that Mat Collishaw is fêted as the most macabre of the YBAs... more
A mother of eight living on housing benefit in a £2.6million home provided by her London council has said: "I'm not going to pretend it isn't great"... more
Someone is shooting at Toby Young. Every minute there is an almighty "thwack" at the window of his shed-office. "It's all right," he says, jumping visibly. "It's just conkers from the horse chestnut tree"... more
When Hear'Say split, Myleene Klass's career seemed in ruins. The mum-to-be talks about how sheer hard work, including her high profile M&S campaign, has got her life back on track.... more
Emma Williams quit in August as The Sound of Music's alternative Maria to Connie Fisher - but she is back on stage now playing Christine Keeler.... more
Exclusive: After high-profile allegations this season, Charlton's manager is pleased the issue is now being addressed but says the authorities still have plenty of work to do