Sending Western forces into Syria prematurely could create a power vacuum and a "sudden, uncontrolled state collapse", a retired British general warns.

Pop star Emeli Sande made a surprise visit to pupils and teachers at two Aberdeenshire schools during her festive trip back home on Friday.

UK researchers believe they have explained why some families are incredibly vulnerable to bowel cancer.

The Prime Minister has quoted a verse from the Bible while paying tribute to Britain's armed forces and emergency services in his annual Christmas message.

Cannabis makes pain more bearable rather than actually reducing it, a brain imaging study from the University of Oxford suggests.

UN peace envoy for Syria Lakhdar Brahimi has talks with President Assad in Damascus, a day after dozens were killed in a government air strike on what activists said was a bakery.

From the 'Miracle at Medinah' to Roger Chapman, BBC Sport golf correspondent Iain Carter reviews 2012.

Wigan boss Roberto Martinez defends former signing Ashley Williams as other managers react to the Robin van Persie incident.