Discovery of WWII Practice Bombs at Playground
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Source: The New York Times
More than 175 practice bombs from World War II were found under a children's playground in Wooler, Northumberland, during a construction project. The bombs, which still carry a charge, were discovered intact and require specialist removal due to their potential hazards.
- Status
- Under Construction
- Sector
- Public Safety
- Location
- Wooler, England, United Kingdom
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- The New York Times
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Description | More than 175 practice bombs from World War II were found under a children's playground in Wooler, Northumberland, during a construction project. The bombs, which still carry a charge, were discovered intact and require specialist removal due to their potential hazards. |
Original sector | Public Safety |
Location
Country | United Kingdom (UK) |
State | England |
City | Wooler |
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Source | The New York Times |
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Article published date | 2025-02-28 |
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