The growth of an embryo during the early stages of pregnancy has an impact on its risk of miscarriage, says a University of Nottingham study.

A report suggests dozens of teacher misconduct cases could go unheard because of changes to the way in which the profession is being regulated.

Nurses will be told to do regular ward rounds and patients encouraged to carry out inspections as part of a drive to improve hospital standards in England.

The son and daughter of an elderly woman found stabbed at an isolated Worcestershire house pay tribute to an "extremely caring person".

Andy Murray breezes into the final of the Brisbane International with a 6-3 6-2 victory over Australian teenager Bernard Tomic.

Dundee and Kilmarnock head for a replay after their 1-1 draw in the fourth round of the Scottish Cup, to be followed by 13 other ties around the country at 1500 GMT.

The World Boxing Association orders an immediate rematch between Amir Khan and Lamont Peterson, according to Khan's promoters.

Manchester United and Wayne Rooney issue a joint statement denying a newspaper report that the England international is to be sold in the January transfer window.