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2:14pm Sunday 12th February 2012 in County News By Gina Marden
A EURO MP had a lucky escape after the plan he was travelling on was forced to make an emergency landing.
Richard Howitt, Labour MEP for the Eastern region, was on his way to a conference in Macedonia.
But landing gear on the plane failed forcing the pilot to make an emergency landing following the drama on Friday evening.
*Full story in Monday's Echo
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