A family-friendly charity fun day at Thurland Castle, Lancashire, was disrupted when a live World War II grenade, a 36 Mk I or ‘Mills bomb’, was discovered during a metal-detecting event. The bomb disposal team from Cheshire Police was called in, establishing a 330-foot cordon due to the grenade’s 70g TNT content, which was found buried eight inches underground. Despite the chaos, the event raised £400 for a local charity, and after the grenade was confirmed dangerous, it was detonated safely, ending the day with an unexpected bang.
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Train passengers in the UK are facing severe penalties for accidental ticketing mistakes, as highlighted by the Office of Rail and Road. The watchdog criticized train operators for harsh measures against those making genuine errors, such as selecting the wrong railcard or presenting damaged tickets, which can lead to threats of prosecution and criminal records. Following a review prompted by overturned fare evasion convictions, recommendations have been made to simplify ticket purchasing and improve how...
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