WWII-Era Bomb Detonated at Sea, Thousands Return Home

Thousands of people in Plymouth have returned home after a World War Two bomb, weighing 500kg, was detonated following a large-scale evacuation. The unexploded bomb was discovered in a garden, prompting one of the largest UK peacetime evacuation operations. Residents expressed relief at the conclusion of the situation, with some highlighting the challenges and inconveniences faced during the evacuation. The bomb disposal operation involved transporting the device through a densely populated residential area to the sea for detonation, affecting over 10,000 people and 1,219 properties. Defense Secretary Grant Shapps commended the personnel involved in the operation and thanked the public for their patience and cooperation.