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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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Wightlink Ferries running services again

Wightlink ferries from Portsmouth are running again after sailings were suspended following the discovery of unexploded ordnance in the harbour.

The exclusion zone has been lifted, however it will take some hours before services are back to normal.

The St Clare car ferry is making her way to Portsmouth from Fishbourne and St Faith is preparing to pick up vehicles and passengers at Portsmouth.

Catamaran services to Ryde Pier will resume shortly.

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