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1. Buffy The Vampire Slayer actor Nicholas Brendon dies at 54

   His family announced the US actor had died in his sleep.

2. Davina McCall apologises after Comic Relief co-star’s ‘bad language’

   McCall said ‘it was a very high stress situation’ after comedian Nick Mohammed could be heard saying ‘oh f***’ and ‘shit’ during the show.

3. British lives ‘in danger’ after UK backs US strikes on Iran from its bases

   US President Donald Trump said the UK ‘should have acted a lot faster’.

4. Manchester United: How many games will Harry Maguire miss after Bournemouth red card?

   Man United’s in-form defender will serve his punishment after representing England on international duty

5. Irvine Welsh says hosting event celebrating late Pam Hogg is ‘real privilege’

   The event will take place in Hogg’s home town of Paisley next week.

6. 2,000 to gather for historic service for first female Archbishop of Canterbury

   The Pope will not attend, but will send a representative from the Holy See.

7. ‘Most and least affordable’ parts of Britain for first-time buyers revealed

   A 10% deposit on a first-time buyer property equates to £15,000 or less in around 10% of local authorities, Nationwide said.

8. I’m happy to be the token Scottish boy in any sketch, says SNL UK’s Larry Dean

   The Scottish stand-up says the sketches will incorporate modern, edgy satire.

9. Andoni Iraola backed to become next Manchester United manager after breaking silence on Bournemouth future

   Bournemouth boss has been linked with a return to Spain as Ernesto Valverde will leave Athletic Club this summer

10. 'Baffling': Michael Carrick delivers Manchester United penalty verdict after Bournemouth draw

    Manchester United felt they should have been awarded two penalties against Bournemouth