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1. I’d consider being deputy first minister if asked, says McAllan

   With Kate Forbes leaving Holyrood in May, her role will require a new filling if the SNP returns to power.

2. Paddington Bear costume designer ‘overwhelmed’ by response to musical’s puppet

   Tahra Zafar designed the bear for the West End musical adaptation written by Tom Fletcher.

3. Brandon Figueroa stops Nick Ball in brutal twelfth round to claim WBA featherweight title

   American contender ended Liverpudlian’s 24-fight unbeaten streak

4. Thomas Frank issues Destiny Udogie injury update as Tottenham without ELEVEN players for Newcastle test

   Spurs’ injury woes keep on worsening as they look for first league win of 2026

5. Mandelson faces demands to hand back payoff after sacking over Epstein link

   A No 10 source said Lord Mandelson should either give the money back or donate it to a charity working with victims.

6. Two skiers dead after avalanche in northern Italy

   The avalanche hit as the group were skiing off-piste, with a huge rescue operation saving one

7. England vs Wales LIVE: Six Nations result, latest updates and reaction

   Steve Borthwick’s ruthless side make early statement of intent at Twickenham in round one

8. Jeremy Jacquet: Liverpool fitness woes deepen as summer signing suffers 'serious' injury

   Youngster set to join Reds in summer for £60m

9. George Ford masterclass underlines England renaissance in Six Nations statement

   Experienced fly-half has gone from useful squad presence to virtually undroppable in less than 12 months

10. Chelsea: Cole Palmer issues fresh fitness update after latest hat-trick as new promise made

    Blues star insists he has more to offer after picking Wolves apart