When James Drew-Edwards received a phone call, almost exactly a year ago, telling him that his sister was dead, the composer's thoughts turned, naturally, to music... more
Annabel Astor, David Cameron’s mother-in-law, is co-founder of a multi-million-pound interiors company, favoured by Tory MPs, that brings upper-class taste to the aspiring middle classes... more
If you’re mad enough, you could attend a music festival every weekend from late May to September. From Florence in a field to Snoop Dogg in the park, David Smyth outlines a hectic schedule.... more
Star student Andre Young was on his first boys-only trip away when he was killed. Here his mother talks about Crete’s refusal to investigate his death... more
David Cameron told embattled MP Julie Kirkbride to go out and face her angry constituents by holding meetings explaining her second home claims... more
A businesswoman who says her vast collection of shoes was made useless after she was hurt in a fall at Stansted Airport has won the right to a substantial damages payout... more
The banker who orchestrated an antidrinking ban party on the Tube is to quit London for South America while bosses consider his future, the Evening Standard can reveal... more
Organisers behind the Tube drink ban protest which spiralled out of control are planning further demonstrations, the Evening Standard can reveal... more
Set in the idyllic grounds of three of England's top stately homes, this year's English Heritage Picnic Concerts concerts feature a stellar line-up.... 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