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BBC News
6 days ago
- BBC News
Salisbury man finds suspected WW2 grenade while magnet fishing
A member of the public discovered a suspected World War Two hand grenade while magnet fishing in a river with his Lacey was treasure hunting with his children, aged five and eight, in the River Avon near the Five Rivers Leisure Centre in Salisbury, Wiltshire, on Sunday. Wiltshire Police set up a cordon in the area surrounding the leisure centre and nearby residents were evacuated as a device, thought to be a Mills bomb, was later safely removed by a specialist Explosive Ordnance Disposal team and disposed of in a controlled burn at the Avon Valley Nature Reserve. Mr Lacey, who has been magnet fishing every Sunday for several months, says this is the first munition he has ever pulled from the murky water. "Straight away I knew what it was," he said. "I called the police and stopped people from coming too close. I also dropped it in a bucket of water to try and lessen the explosion, just in case it went off."The 46-year-old said he could see the safety pin had crumbled away after spending at least 80 years rusting on the silty riverbed. Mr Lacey said his young children were initially scared of the device, but soon became fascinated and "excited" by it."It's not the first one that's been found in the area, and I don't think it will be the last," he added his five-year-old son had also been tasked with looking after the school's plushie toy that weekend, which they returned with "a story that no other parent is going to beat".
Wales Online
04-06-2025
- General
- Wales Online
Bomb squad carry out controlled explosion after high school evacuated
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info The bomb squad has carried out a controlled explosion after a 'potentially harmful chemical' was discovered at a high school yesterday (Tuesday). Pupils were evacuated from Denbigh High School on the advice of experts. Police have confirmed a "successful controlled explosion" was carried out. A North Wales Police Conwy and Denbigh Rurual statement said: "We can confirm that the EOD (Explosive Ordnance Disposal) Team have attended and has safely removed the items and carried out a successful controlled explosion. "There are no wider safety issues and officers have now left the scene. Thanks to the local community for their understanding and patience whilst this matter was dealt with - diolch yn fawr iawn." It follows after Denbigh High School issued an "important notice" to parents warning historical chemicals had been found on the premises. Students were asked to leave classes yesterday afternoon. The Denbighshire school, which has around 500 pupils on roll, said it ordered an evacuation to safeguard everyone at the facility. It caters for pupils aged 11-18 years from Denbigh, St Asaph and surrounding villages. In a statement issued via its social media media pages, the school said: 'We have had to evacuate the school building early this afternoon on advice due to the discovery of historical chemicals within the chemical store cupboard in the science department. 'This decision has been made to safeguard all members of the school community. Learners will be travelling home as normal (in 10 minutes) at the end of the school day.' School heads said last night (Tuesday) on a Facebook post, it would be open as normal today. Sign up for the North Wales Live newsletter sent twice daily to your inbox Find out what's happening near you
The Independent
04-06-2025
- General
- The Independent
Three unexploded WWII bombs discovered in Germany
Around 20,000 people are being evacuated from their homes in Cologne, Germany, following the discovery of three unexploded World War II bombs in the Deutz district. The bombs, manufactured in the US, include two 1,000kg bombs and one 500kg bomb, all equipped with impact fuzes. The evacuation zone encompasses the old city, 58 hotels, three Rhine bridges, a railway station, a hospital, museums, two care homes, and the town hall. Experts from Dusseldorf district's Explosive Ordnance Disposal Service will defuse the bombs, with operations scheduled to begin at 8am on Wednesday. Cologne authorities have set up tents and help centres for evacuees and urge everyone to leave the area promptly to ensure the defusing can be completed on Wednesday; bomb defusals are common in Cologne due to heavy Allied bombing during World War II.
Scottish Sun
04-06-2025
- General
- Scottish Sun
Bomb squad blows up ‘harmful chemical' at secondary school with all students evacuated
LOCKED DOWN Bomb squad blows up 'harmful chemical' at secondary school with all students evacuated Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A BOMB SQUAD was called to a school after a 'potentially harmful chemical' was discovered. Pupils were evacuated from Denbigh High School in Wales while the squad carried out a controlled explosion. A North Wales Police Conwy and Denbigh Rural statement read: "We can confirm that the EOD (Explosive Ordnance Disposal) Team have attended and has safely removed the items and carried out a successful controlled explosion." The school issued a warning to parents after historical chemicals were found. Around 500 pupils aged 11-18 were evacuated Tuesday afternoon on expert advice. In a statement the school said: 'We have had to evacuate the school building early this afternoon on advice due to the discovery of historical chemicals within the chemical store cupboard in the science department. 'This decision has been made to safeguard all members of the school community. Learners will be travelling home as normal (in 10 minutes) at the end of the school day.'
The Star
14-05-2025
- Politics
- The Star
Malaysia reaffirms commitment to global peace
BERLIN (Germany), May 13 -- Malaysian Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin attends the two-day United Nations (UN) Peacekeeping Ministerial 2025 Forum on Tuesday. --fotoBERNAMA (2025) COPYRIGHT RESERVED BERLIN: Malaysia has reaffirmed its commitment to global peace and stability through a series of significant pledges at the United Nations (UN) Peacekeeping Ministerial 2025, held in Federal Foreign Office, here. Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin, representing Malaysia at the high-level event, announced that the country would bolster its involvement in future peacekeeping missions, strengthening its contributions across military, police and humanitarian operations. In his address, Khaled highlighted Malaysia's long-standing role in international peacekeeping since 1960, participating in more than 38 peacekeeping operations worldwide, and currently has 876 personnel serving under the UN flag. "We reaffirm our commitment to UN peacekeeping efforts and therefore would like to announce Malaysia's new and continued pledges to the United Nations," he said during his statement for the UN Peacekeeping Ministerial 2025, here on Wednesday (May 14). He said among the new commitments, Malaysia would prepare one Infantry Battalion for future peacekeeping missions under the UN mandate. Khaled said the Malaysian Battalion (Malbatt) would be augmented with Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) capability to enhance their operations under the UN Interim Force in Lebanon (Unifil). "The Malaysian Peacekeeping Centre (MPC) will also continue organising international peacekeeping courses. In 2025, it will host a Training of Trainers course for the UN Staff Officers Specialised Training Materials, scheduled in November. "Malaysia also remains committed to supporting Women, Peace, and Security agenda in line with Uniformed Gender Parity Strategy (UGPS)," he said. He said Malaysia would also prepare Mobile Training Teams (MTT) for Basic Life Support and Mental Health Awareness, together with Medical Support Planner and provide training for medical personnel in any peacekeeping missions under the UN mandate upon request. While for UN Police deployment, Mohamed Khaled said Malaysia would prepare a Formed Police Unit (FPU) and continue deploying Individual Police Officers (IPO) for the UN peacekeeping missions. "I conclude by reaffirming Malaysia's unwavering support to the UN Peacekeeping agenda and commitment to preserving world peace," he said. The biannual forum brings together the country's top leaders and officials who support the security mission under the United Nations, with Khaled taking the opportunity to voice his views and renew the country's commitment to supporting the global security effort. Meanwhile, when met, Mohamed Khaled said the role of the United Nations was crucial as a platform for cooperation among various countries, especially during conflicts in a country. "We can see when a conflict occurs anywhere, in a borderless world, it will certainly affect all countries, the entire world. So with the existence of the UN, it becomes a platform where all countries can cooperate and coordinate efforts that can contribute to achieving goals, especially in ensuring that peace is maintained," he said. Khaled, who arrived in the German capital last Monday to attend the two-day forum immediately after a two-day working visit to Italy, departed at 6.45pm local time.- Bernama
