More than 280,000 students are without a confirmed university place as desperate school leavers turned to part-time courses and private institutions... more
As Coffee Republic reopens, business is booming in the capital's coffee shops with standards up in both independents and chains. But who serves the best cup?... more
As Tube strikes force commuters to rethink their journeys, the newly launched Boris Bikes are coming into their own. Jasmine Gardner asks Londoners how the scheme is working for them... 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
Patrick Raggett, the former City lawyer who has won the right to sue a Catholic college for £5m, tells the harrowing story of how the buried memories of his sufferings at school destroyed his career... 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