An elderly woman found stabbed at an isolated Worcestershire house was a former teacher, police say.

An operation to remove 54,000 tonnes of oil from a damaged tanker in Belfast Lough is launched late on Friday.

Police are given more time to question a nurse arrested on suspicion of tampering with medical records at Stepping Hill Hospital.

Ed Miliband has defended his leadership of the Labour party, insisting he has a "very clear plan" for the future.

Hong Kong Airlines places order for 10 Airbus A380 aircraft worth about $3.8bn, easing concerns about an EU dispute with China.

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.

Research suggests the government's flagship free schools policy is unlikely to boost access to good schools or raise standards.

At least 17 people die in fresh attacks targeting Christians in Nigeria, as Islamist militant group Boko Haram say it is behind two incidents.