Residents have been allowed to return home following the removal of two World War Two bombs discovered in Devon.
The German bombs were discovered on Wednesday afternoon – one was dredged up in Exmouth Marina and the other was found on a building site in the Millbay area of Plymouth.
About 2,500 properties in a 600m (1,312ft) cordon in Exmouth were advised to leave their homes but they were allowed to return at 07:00 GMT after the bomb had been moved out to sea. It was destroyed in a controlled detonation at 08:13, authorities said.
In Plymouth, about residents were evacuated between 11:00 and 03:00 while the bomb was transported through the area, taken out to sea and detonated.
The plans to move the bombs followed an examination of the devices using specialist X-ray equipment on Thursday.
Plymouth City Council said: “We know that being asked to leave your home at short notice – especially at night – is far from ideal.
“Thank you to everyone who was impacted for your patience, co-operation and understanding throughout this challenging operation.”
East Devon District Council thanked residents for their co-operation and its partner organisations for working tirelessly to keep residents housed, safe and well.
