A massive 500kg (1,102lb) German World War Two bomb discovered in a garden on St Michael Avenue triggered a major evacuation in Plymouth, causing significant disruption for four days. Authorities closed roads, halted rail and bus services, and implemented safety measures as the bomb was transported 1.4 miles (2.3km) through the city. After days of&nbsp;planning and disruption, the unexploded bomb was safely detonated at sea beyond the breakwater on Friday (Feb 23), marking the end of a period of upheaval for thousands of Plymouth residents.

The disposal operation involved a temporary 300m (984ft) cordon and a military convoy transporting the bomb to the Torpoint Ferry slipway.

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<h2>A big relief for residents</h2>

Residents within the cordon area, comprising 10,320 people and 4,300 properties, faced anxious moments as they were asked to leave their homes as a precautionary measure.

Vicky Brotherton, who spoke to the BBC, expressed relief upon returning home after spending four days in Cornwall, thanking all involved in ensuring a safe resolution.&nbsp;

The evacuation and disposal efforts left a lasting impact on the local community, with residents describing the experience as "very stressful." Despite the challenges, Plymouth City Council leader Tudor Evans commended the city's resilient spirit, drawing parallels to wartime camaraderie and unity.

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Defence Secretary Grant Shapps lauded the bravery and dedication of personnel involved in the operation, shedding light on&nbsp;their tireless efforts to safeguard public safety.

In a statement on Friday, he said: "I would like to express my thanks to all our personnel... who worked both night and day this week to keep the public safe and minimise the risk of damage."

"The success of this operation is testament to the level of skill and expertise across our Armed Forces, as well as the bravery and fortitude of our personnel when faced with high-risk situations and working under extreme pressure,"&nbsp;Shapps added.

The bomb's discovery evoked memories of Plymouth's wartime history, with staff at The Box museum tracing its origins to one of the heaviest bombing nights during World War II&nbsp;in April 1941. According to historical records, the city endured 1,362 bomb explosions during the war.

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A massive 500kg (1,102lb) German World War Two bomb discovered in a garden on St Michael Avenue triggered a major evacuation in Plymouth, causing significant disruption for four days.

A massive 500kg (1,102lb) German World War Two bomb discovered in a garden on St Michael Avenue triggered a major evacuation in Plymouth, causing significant disruption for four days. Authorities closed roads, halted rail and bus services, and implemented safety measures as the bomb was transported 1.4 miles (2.3km) through the city. After days of planning and disruption, the unexploded bomb was safely detonated at sea beyond the breakwater on Friday (Feb 23), marking the end of a period of upheaval for thousands of Plymouth residents. The disposal operation involved a temporary 300m (984ft) cordon and a military convoy transporting the bomb to the Torpoint Ferry slipway. So small and slow, am utterly impressed by the bravery of those onboard right now… ⁦@Plymouth_Live⁩ #plymouthbomb pic.twitter.com/htfaXMupw8 — MCreek (@CmaCreek) February 23, 2024 × A big relief for residents Residents within the cordon area, comprising 10,320 people and 4,300 properties, faced anxious moments as they were asked to leave their homes as a precautionary measure. Vicky Brotherton, who spoke to the BBC, expressed relief upon returning home after spending four days in Cornwall, thanking all involved in ensuring a safe resolution. The evacuation and disposal efforts left a lasting impact on the local community, with residents describing the experience as "very stressful." Despite the challenges, Plymouth City Council leader Tudor Evans commended the city's resilient spirit, drawing parallels to wartime camaraderie and unity. Also read | US plans to reclaim Pacific airfield from where atom bombings were launched Defence Secretary Grant Shapps lauded the bravery and dedication of personnel involved in the operation, shedding light on their tireless efforts to safeguard public safety. In a statement on Friday, he said: "I would like to express my thanks to all our personnel... who worked both night and day this week to keep the public safe and minimise the risk of damage." "The success of this operation is testament to the level of skill and expertise across our Armed Forces, as well as the bravery and fortitude of our personnel when faced with high-risk situations and working under extreme pressure," Shapps added. The bomb's discovery evoked memories of Plymouth's wartime history, with staff at The Box museum tracing its origins to one of the heaviest bombing nights during World War II in April 1941. According to historical records, the city endured 1,362 bomb explosions during the war. Also watch | Italy's military police unveil robot dog (With inputs from agencies)

UK: Plymouth WWII bomb discovered in garden safely detonated at sea

On Sunday, August 7, the Italian army detonated a World War Two bomb that had been found in the low water after the Po, the nation's longest river, dried up. Italy, which has been experiencing the worst drought in 70 years, declared a state of emergency last month for districts around the Po, which produces about a third of the nation's agricultural output.

An old World War Two bomb weighing 1,000 pounds was exploded by the army near the little northern village of Borgo Virgilio, which is close to Mantua. Colonel Marco Nasi said, "The bomb was found by fishermen on the bank of the Po river due to a decrease in water levels caused by drought."&nbsp;

In a statement, the army claimed that around 3,000 residents of the Borgo region had to be evacuated in order for the operation to be carried out safely. In addition, the area's airspace was closed, and transportation on a nearby state road and train as well as along that section of the river was restricted.

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Borgo Virgilio mayor Francesco Aporti said, "At first, someone said they would not move, but in the last few days, we think we have convinced everyone." Between 0700 and 0900 GMT, bomb disposal specialists pulled the fuse from the U.S.-made device, which was packed with 240 kilogrammes of explosive.

The device was then moved by the bomb squads and destroyed in a quarry in the municipality of Medole while being escorted by local police. The army stated that the decontamination process was completed around 1400 GMT.

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On Sunday, August 7, the Italian army detonated a World War Two bomb that had been found in the low water after the Po, the nation's longest river, dried up. Italy, which has been experiencing the worst drought in 70 years, declared a state of emergency last month for districts around the Po, which produces about a third of the nation's agricultural output.

On Sunday, August 7, the Italian army detonated a World War Two bomb that had been found in the low water after the Po, the nation's longest river, dried up. Italy, which has been experiencing the worst drought in 70 years, declared a state of emergency last month for districts around the Po, which produces about a third of the nation's agricultural output. An old World War Two bomb weighing 1,000 pounds was exploded by the army near the little northern village of Borgo Virgilio, which is close to Mantua. Colonel Marco Nasi said, "The bomb was found by fishermen on the bank of the Po river due to a decrease in water levels caused by drought." In a statement, the army claimed that around 3,000 residents of the Borgo region had to be evacuated in order for the operation to be carried out safely. In addition, the area's airspace was closed, and transportation on a nearby state road and train as well as along that section of the river was restricted. Also read: IN PICS | What life in Afghanistan looks like after one year of Taliban rule? Borgo Virgilio mayor Francesco Aporti said, "At first, someone said they would not move, but in the last few days, we think we have convinced everyone." Between 0700 and 0900 GMT, bomb disposal specialists pulled the fuse from the U.S.-made device, which was packed with 240 kilogrammes of explosive. The device was then moved by the bomb squads and destroyed in a quarry in the municipality of Medole while being escorted by local police. The army stated that the decontamination process was completed around 1400 GMT. (with inputs from agencies)

Italian army detonates World War II bomb found in dried-up river Po

A massive evacuation took place at&nbsp;Frankfurt in Germany after a World War II bomb was spotted on a construction site, local emergency services reported.

Nearly 13,000 locals were evacuated in German's financial capital on Sunday. The evacuation took place after a&nbsp;500-kilogramme (1,100-pound) British bomb from the period of World War II was found on a construction site.

A radius of&nbsp;700-metre (half-mile) evacuation was set up in the west of the city centre. The area evacuated houses a number of senior citizens,&nbsp;heating and internet infrastructure and facilities of the Deutsche Bahn national rail operator.

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Germany has been a ground of littered&nbsp;unexploded ordnance since the end of World War II, which are usually uncovered during construction work. This time, too, the bomb was found at a construction site.

The work at the construction site was stopped for a while and was expected to be allowed to continue later.&nbsp;

This was the second such incident this year in the country. Earlier this year, experts defused seven World War II bombs outside of the Berlin city, near the location where Tesla will be establishing its first European factory.

A few bombs have also been defused in&nbsp;Cologne and Dortmund this year.&nbsp;In 2017, the discovery of a 1.4-tonne bomb in Frankfurt prompted the evacuation of 65,000 people -- the largest such operation since the end of the war in Europe in 1945.

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A massive evacuation took place at Frankfurt in Germany after a World War II bomb was spotted on a construction site, local emergency services reported. Nearly 13,000 locals were evacuated in German's financial capital on Sunday.

A massive evacuation took place at Frankfurt in Germany after a World War II bomb was spotted on a construction site, local emergency services reported. Nearly 13,000 locals were evacuated in German's financial capital on Sunday. The evacuation took place after a 500-kilogramme (1,100-pound) British bomb from the period of World War II was found on a construction site. A radius of 700-metre (half-mile) evacuation was set up in the west of the city centre. The area evacuated houses a number of senior citizens, heating and internet infrastructure and facilities of the Deutsche Bahn national rail operator. Also read| Frankfurt Airport prepares to transport COVID-19 vaccine Germany has been a ground of littered unexploded ordnance since the end of World War II, which are usually uncovered during construction work. This time, too, the bomb was found at a construction site. The work at the construction site was stopped for a while and was expected to be allowed to continue later. This was the second such incident this year in the country. Earlier this year, experts defused seven World War II bombs outside of the Berlin city, near the location where Tesla will be establishing its first European factory. A few bombs have also been defused in Cologne and Dortmund this year. In 2017, the discovery of a 1.4-tonne bomb in Frankfurt prompted the evacuation of 65,000 people -- the largest such operation since the end of the war in Europe in 1945. (With inputs from agencies)

Mass evacuation takes place in Frankfurt after WWII bomb spotted at construction site

All flights to and from London&rsquo;s City Airport were cancelled on Monday after an unexploded World War Two bomb was discovered in the River Thames at George V Dock, the airport said.

Police said that the ordnance was found during pre-planned work at the airport early on Sunday, and set up a 214-metre exclusion zone around the device that evening.&nbsp; A spokesman said the device remains under water and is likely to be removed on Monday night.

The Royal Navy and Metropolitan Police are working together to remove the device after it was found at about 5am on Sunday.

The airport was closed at 10pm and will remain shut throughout Monday, reports said.&nbsp;

&ldquo;All flights in and out of London City on Monday are cancelled and an exclusion zone is in place in the immediate area,&rdquo; said Robert Sinclair, CEO of London City Airport, the city&rsquo;s fifth biggest and most central airport.

&ldquo;The airport is cooperating fully with the Met Police and Royal Navy and working hard to safely remove the device and resolve the situation as quickly as possible,&rdquo; he said in a statement.

The Metropolitan Police said that properties within the exclusion zone had been evacuated, and that a number of road cordons were in place.

Police said that the ordinance was found during pre-planned work at the airport early on Sunday, and set up a 214-metre exclusion zone around the device that evening

All flights to and from London’s City Airport were cancelled on Monday after an unexploded World War Two bomb was discovered in the River Thames at George V Dock, the airport said. Police said that the ordnance was found during pre-planned work at the airport early on Sunday, and set up a 214-metre exclusion zone around the device that evening. A spokesman said the device remains under water and is likely to be removed on Monday night. The Royal Navy and Metropolitan Police are working together to remove the device after it was found at about 5am on Sunday. The airport was closed at 10pm and will remain shut throughout Monday, reports said. “All flights in and out of London City on Monday are cancelled and an exclusion zone is in place in the immediate area,” said Robert Sinclair, CEO of London City Airport, the city’s fifth biggest and most central airport. “The airport is cooperating fully with the Met Police and Royal Navy and working hard to safely remove the device and resolve the situation as quickly as possible,” he said in a statement. The Metropolitan Police said that properties within the exclusion zone had been evacuated, and that a number of road cordons were in place.

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UK: Plymouth WWII bomb discovered in garden safely detonated at sea

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