Journalist and author Toby Young is on the steering committee of the proposed West London Free School which won approval today. Photograph: David Fisher / Rex Features Schools offering training in etiquette and fine dining in Bradford, compulsory Latin in London, and lessons for all children in a musical instrument in Bedford were approved today [...]

A study says one in five men suffer from depression after becoming fathers. Photograph: Martin Argles One in five men become depressed after becoming fathers as they juggle lack of sleep, extra responsibilities and a changed relationship with their partners, new research shows. By the time their first child is 12, 21% of fathers have [...]

John Higgins, the former world champion, has vigorously denied ever trying to fix a match. Photograph: Richard Sellers/Sportsphoto Ltd./Allstar John Higgins, the world No1 who has been suspended following match-fixing claims by the News of the World, will tomorrow protest his innocence at a disciplinary hearing that will decide his future. World Snooker has engaged [...]

Fabio Capello has confirmed that Wayne Rooney will start for England against Switzerland. Photograph: Michael Regan/ The FA via Getty Images Fabio Capello has confirmed that Wayne Rooney will start England’s European Championship qualifier against Switzerland tomorrow night. The Manchester United forward has been under intense scrutiny since Sunday’s newspaper allegations concerning his private life [...]

Desmond is pushing 60. Is this a case of millionaire menopause? Photograph: Susannah Ireland / Rex Features There is rather a lot of Mr Richard Desmond about these days. He’d like to buy the Sun. He’d like to buy ITV. He is buying Channel Five. “I’ve got so much money,...