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7 days ago
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World War Two grenade found in rockpool
A beachgoer discovered a live World War Two grenade in a rockpool. A man walking along the beach found the grenade at about 15:30 BST on Monday near Westward Ho!, Bideford Coastguard Rescue Team (BCRT) said. The team was dispatched by Falmouth Coastguard following a call from Devon & Cornwall Police. The Royal Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal team from the Devonport naval base in Plymouth was called in while coastguards cordoned off the area, which included part of the South West Coast Path. The grenade was then safely destroyed on-site in a controlled explosion after being buried and rigged with a small charge. "A big thank you to the public for their patience and co-operation," BCRT said. More news stories for Devon Listen to the latest news for Devon Follow BBC Devon on X, Facebook and Instagram. Send your story ideas to spotlight@ Maritime and Coastguard Agency Warning after grenade found in Isles of Scilly Homes evacuated over suspected grenade in garden Live hand grenade found by child on Cultra beach
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7 days ago
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Live World War Two grenade found in Westward Ho! rockpool
A beachgoer discovered a live World War Two grenade in a rockpool.A man walking along the beach found the grenade at about 15:30 BST on Monday near Westward Ho!, Bideford Coastguard Rescue Team (BCRT) team was dispatched by Falmouth Coastguard following a call from Devon & Cornwall Police. The Royal Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal team from the Devonport naval base in Plymouth was called in while coastguards cordoned off the area, which included part of the South West Coast Path. The grenade was then safely destroyed on-site in a controlled explosion after being buried and rigged with a small charge."A big thank you to the public for their patience and co-operation," BCRT said.
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09-02-2025
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'Heartbreak' as dog dies after falling from cliff
A dog has died after falling from a cliff. Coastguard teams from Bridlington and Filey were called out to reports a dog had gone over a cliff edge near Sewerby Cricket Club in East Yorkshire on Saturday. The dog was found approximately 15ft (4.5m) down on a "precarious ledge that was crumbling" and despite attempts to rescue the animal, it fell and died. Bridlington Coastguard Rescue Team (BCRT) said it was the third incident this year involving dogs that have not survived and described it as a "heartbreaking outcome". "This is a heartbreaking outcome for both the owners and the team, who always strive for a positive resolution, but unfortunately, this was not possible this time," a statement said. "It serves as an important reminder to always keep dogs on a lead, especially near cliff edges, when walking along the coast." BCRT said a technical rope was quickly constructed, but just before a member of the rescue team could go down the cliff, the dog moved and was soon out of sight. The statement added: "The technician proceeded to the ledge and continued down the steep chalk cliffs, only to discover that the dog had succumbed to the injuries sustained in the fall and was found deceased at the bottom." Listen to highlights from Hull and East Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, watch the latest episode of Look North or tell us about a story you think we should be covering here. Bridlington Coastguard Rescue Team
BBC News
09-02-2025
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'Heartbreak' as dog dies after falling from Bridlington cliff
A dog has died after falling from a teams from Bridlington and Filey were called out to reports a dog had gone over a cliff edge near Sewerby Cricket Club in East Yorkshire on dog was found approximately 15ft (4.5m) down on a "precarious ledge that was crumbling" and despite attempts to rescue the animal, it fell and Coastguard Rescue Team (BCRT) said it was the third incident this year involving dogs that have not survived and described it as a "heartbreaking outcome". "This is a heartbreaking outcome for both the owners and the team, who always strive for a positive resolution, but unfortunately, this was not possible this time," a statement said."It serves as an important reminder to always keep dogs on a lead, especially near cliff edges, when walking along the coast."BCRT said a technical rope was quickly constructed, but just before a member of the rescue team could go down the cliff, the dog moved and was soon out of sight. The statement added: "The technician proceeded to the ledge and continued down the steep chalk cliffs, only to discover that the dog had succumbed to the injuries sustained in the fall and was found deceased at the bottom."Listen to highlights from Hull and East Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, watch the latest episode of Look North or tell us about a story you think we should be covering here.
