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North Devon residents evacuated over suspected bomb

Residents have been evacuated in part of north Devon after a suspected bomb was found.

Devon and Cornwall Police said it was called to Bidna Yard, in Appledore, shortly after 10:10 BST on Wednesday.

The force said a cordon was put in place and a small number of residents were evacuated, but are now allowed to return to their homes.

“The Royal Navy Bomb Squad attended and have transported the device to another location for a controlled explosion to be carried out,” it said.



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