Scores of unexploded bombs dating from World War II have been recovered from a children’s playground in northern England after a chance discovery. Two bombs were initially removed by the British Army, the UK Ministry of Defense said in a statement. The parish council was then advised that a full survey of the area was required, according to a council spokesperson. Bomb disposal company Brimstone Site Investigation then uncovered 65 10-pound practice bombs and smoke cartridges on the first day of works, with a further 90 practice bombs recovered on the second day. According to the parish council, all of the bombs need to be found and removed before the park can be reopened. It said 174 devices had been found so far. “Whilst this ordnance is described as practice bombs, they do still carry a charge and given the numbers involved, need to be recovered by professionals to satisfy…
