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Army carry out controlled explosion of 'largest' WWII bomb found on British soil

The Army has described a Second World War bomb, found in Birmingham, as one of the largest unexploded bombs to have been found on British soil.

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Aston Expressway reopens after controlled explosion

The A38(M) Aston Expressway has reopened after the controlled explosion of a Second World War bomb found close by.

The Army conducted the controlled explosion earlier today. Credit: BPM Media
The road was shut for over 24 hours after the discovery of the bomb. Credit: ITV News Central

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