The biggest earthquake on record to hit Japan has rocked its northeast coast - triggering a 10-metre high tsunami.

Hundreds are feared dead.

Thousands of residents near a nuclear plant north of Tokyo, have been evacuated after the 8 point 9 quake.

But the government says no radiation is leaking.

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Two men have been found guilty of helping gunman Raoul Moat on his murderous rampage.

Newcastle Crown Court found Karl Ness and Qhuram Awan conspired with Moat before, during and after he shot three people.

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More jobs at Poole Borough Council are in the firing line under new proposals to save millions from the budget!

Bosses are proposing cutting sick pay and asking staff to work more voluntary hours, and pay for their own car parking - but they've warned this WON'T prevent further job losses!

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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, and Bournemouth need to avoid defeat to stay ahead of Saints.

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