Plymouth bomb: Thousands back home after WW2 device detonated

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Plymouth bomb: Thousands back home after WW2 device detonated
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More than 10,000 people had to move out for a military convoy carrying an unexploded WW2 device.

Thousands of people evacuated from their homes in Plymouth have returned after days of disruption caused by the discovery of a World War Two bomb.

The Ministry of Defence said the 500kg bomb, found on Tuesday, was detonated at 21:51 GMT on Friday.Jenny Dunn told the BBC: "It's been challenging at times, but Keyham always comes together. The resources that were put in to help us residents was amazing.Thousands of people were asked to leave their homes as the convoy travelled through the city on FridayLike many people, Ms Clarke, who was sent to a leisure centre, had to leave a number of pets in her home.

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