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Unexploded WW2 bomb dredged at Portsmouth Harbour

Restrictions have been lifted after a 500lb WW2 bomb was found at Portsmouth Harbour during dredging work for the Royal Navy's new aircraft carriers. It has been safely detonated at sea off the Isle of Wight. Trains and ferries were cancelled and residents advised to stay in their homes following the discovery.

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Restrictions lifted after WW2 bomb alert

Restrictions have been lifted after a 500lb bomb discovered during dredging work for the Royal Navy's new aircraft carriers was towed to a safe location to be detonated.

Trains and ferries were cancelled and residents advised to stay in their homes following the discovery of the German Second World War bomb in Portsmouth Harbour.

Several pieces of unexploded ordnance have been found since work started to deepen the harbour channel to enable the next generation of carriers to access the Navy base.

Public transport links are now returning to normal. Portsmouth Harbour and Gunwharf Quays are also now open to the public.

"As always, the Royal Navy stands ready to respond to these call-outs and keep people safe.

"Despite being old, these devices can pose a very serious threat."

– Lieutenant Mike St Pierre, the officer leading the bomb disposal team

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