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.

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.

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.

Birmingham draw with Wolves in a dour match in what is a disappointing start to a packed day of FA Cup third round action that features 26 ties.

Northampton take on Harlequins in Friday night's Aviva Premiership fixture.

The Olympic ticket resale website remains suspended after problems caused London 2012 chiefs to close it on its launch day.

Darius Charles hits the only goal of the game as League One side Stevenage knock Reading out of the FA Cup.