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1. James Van Der Beek family fundraiser surpasses £1.46 million after actor’s death

   The US actor died on Wednesday after suffering from bowel cancer.

2. Arsenal: Was Gabriel lucky to avoid a red card against Brentford? 'Definite' verdict delivered after draw

   Arsenal defender avoided further punishment for his tackle late on in the London derby

3. Starmer seeks new top mandarin in Downing Street shake-up

   Dame Antonia Romeo is widely tipped to replace Sir Chris Wormald as cabinet secretary – the UK’s most senior civil servant.

4. Wintry weather to continue across UK with warnings for snow and ice in place

   The Met Office said snow showers and icy roads might lead to some travel disruption.

5. Starmer to meet European allies at security conference overshadowed by Trump

   The Munich Security Conference takes place at a time when the US is challenging the international order.

6. Tiny hamlet named England's first 'dark sky' community... and it's only an hour from London!

   England's Thorington Street in Dedham Vale gains 'dark sky' status, offering the best night skies outside London

7. Davey joins beach clean as he demands improved sewage spill monitoring

   The Lib Dem leader will join campaigners at Portobello Beach on Friday.

8. Dame Vera Lynn’s ‘vast wartime archive’ joins Imperial War Museum collection

   The Second World War trove includes more than 600 fan letters as well as the late singer’s personal diary from her 1944 tour of India.

9. Energy giant Centrica announces £2.4m partnership with charity Multibank

   The aim of the Multibank is to ease the cost-of-living pressure on families living in or facing poverty.

10. James McAvoy to premiere directorial debut at Glasgow Film Festival

    The Scottish actor will bring this year’s festival to a close with the UK premiere of California Schemin’.