Most types of cancer can simply be put down to bad luck rather than risk factors such as smoking, a study suggests.

Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard says his decision to leave the club in the summer is "the toughest" of his life.

Former Democratic Governor of New York Mario Cuomo dies just before his son Andrew is inaugurated as governor for a second term.

Four people are injured after a plane came off the runway at Stornoway Airport on the Isle of Lewis.

Metal detector enthusiasts uncover more than 5,000 ancient coins in Buckinghamshire, thought to be one of the biggest hoards found in the UK.

Apple is facing a lawsuit for not telling users about the amount of memory required by an upgrade its flagship operating system.

Manufacturing activity in the UK hit a three-month low in December, a survey suggests.

HM Revenue and Customs defends asking people to tweet their tax inquiries after revealing an increase in waiting times on its helplines.