There are fears that hundreds of people have been killed in Japan after one of the biggest earthquakes in recorded history.

The 8-point-9 magnitude quake struck off the north-eastern coast - triggering a 10-metre high tsunami.


Fires are burning in numerous cities - millions are without power - and thousands of people have been cleared from their homes after an emergency at one of the country's nuclear power plants.

The number killed is feared to be more than one thousand.

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Two men are facing life sentences for helping gunman Raoul Moat carry out his murderous rampage.

He shot himself in a stand-off with police after going on the run having killed one person and badly injured two others.

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Hundred's of jobs are in jeopardy at Poole Council under new proposals to cut spending on employment!

The Borough has already slashed over 160 posts to save cash but it's not enough and Bosses are warning workers their jobs aren't safe in the latest round of cutbacks.

Under new proposals employees will receive less sick-pay, be forced to work more voluntery hours and pay for parking at Council Offices.

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It's being described as the South Coast Cup Final, as Cherries host League One promotion rivals Southampton tomorrow.

It's the first league meeting between the two at Dean Court for fifty years.

Bournemouth manager Lee Bradbury's sweating on the fitness of striker Michael Symes, who came off injured in the midweek defeat to Exeter.