West Country Ministry Of Defence

Thousands of jobs in Yeovil will be secured for years to come if the town’s famous helicopter-maker wins a major government contract.

A World War Two bomb near the centre of Exeter has been detonated after more than 2,000 homes were evacuated and a 400 metre cordon was put in place.

An unexploded bomb in Exeter which has caused more than 2,000 properties to be evacuated is expected to be detonated by this evening (Saturday 27 February).