An unexploded WW2 bomb that was found in a garden in Plymouth has been safely transferred to the sea, Devon and Cornwall Police say
The device was moved by military convoy from the Keyham area of the city to the Torpoint Ferry slipway, from where it has been taken to sea for detonation
A 300m cordon set up around the disposal route has been lifted and thousands of people who were evacuated have been told they can return to their homes
More than 10,300 people and some 4,300 properties fell within the area that was cordoned off by police
The Ministry of Defence has described it as one of the largest UK peacetime evacuations since WW2
Police were called on Tuesday to the discovery of the bomb in a garden in St Michael Avenue
The area was heavily bombed during the war in an attempt to damage nearby naval facilities
Plymouth City Council says it expects the incident to have a significant knock-on effect for the city's roads and a number of bus routes are suspended.
The council is advising people not travel in the area unless absolutely necessary.
You can get updates here and on BBC Radio Devon throughout the day.
Richard Green
BBC Radio Devon
The area has been cordoned off by police
On Royal Navy Avenue, it's somewhat wet, somewhat windy, but rather quiet this morning.
I guess if you've got an unexploded World War Two bomb nearby, a quiet night is actually what you want.
There are several police cars and officers keeping guard of the houses that have been evacuated, and officers are escorting residents who need access to their home.
They are also making sure residents are who they say they are, and are only doing what they should be doing.
Police have said the cordon, which is currently 200m (656ft), is expected to be widened as the day goes on, and they hope the bomb can be dealt with in the next 24 hours or so.
No overnight refuge was needed at North Prospect Library.
When the cordon was put in place residents were offered shelter at North Prospect Library and in local community centres.
Plymouth City Council advised residents to stay with friends or family if possible.
Other residents have checked into hotels.
The Royal Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal team is working to make the device safe so residents can return home.
Jenny Dunn, Brunnel Avenue resident, is one of many residents asked to leave her home on Tuesday.
She said she was told to evacuate at 11:00 GMT, but realised throughout the day that she and her children would not be returning home.
Ms Dunn was allowed back on Tuesday evening to get essential items, but was told to "be as quick as you can", so she only collected medication.
She said: "You've just got the clothes on your back, the kids haven't got anything at the moment - they're still in their school uniforms.
"It's just worrying that it's going to possibly take longer."
Ms Dunn said the main priority for Wednesday was "getting back in to see to the cats and the hamster".
She said she arranged for her children to stay with friends, and worried she would have to sleep in her car with her dog, but her cousin took them in.
"It's very scary," she added.
Kayja Cullen and Jordan Brett say they do not know when they can go back home
Two residents have said they will be staying in a hotel until they are allowed back home.
Kayja Cullen and Jordan Brett returned to feed their pet rabbits and collect medicine, but said they were not sure when they would allowed back.
"This could be more than 24 hours, or another officer just said this might be a few days, so we don't know what's going on," Mr Brett said.
Plymouth City Council said the cordon was set to be extended "in the coming days" so the undetonated bomb could be made safe.
Police understand the undetonated bomb was found several days before they were called on Tuesday.
Ch Supt Matt Longman said the people in the home had known about it, but "the agencies that are dealing with it here only [knew] about that late [Tuesday] morning".
Devon and Cornwall Police say its priority is "keeping people safe".
Ch Supt Matt Longman said the force was "trying to work through how we're going to deal with this".
He said: "The first thing to appreciate is just how much impact this has had on the people of Plymouth, particularly in this area.
"There's a huge amount of gratitude from us for the patience people have shown, just working with us.
"Right now, I just think I want the public to know we've got all the right people here, it takes time to get the expertise needed to deal with a situation like this."
It's thought the cordon could be in place for 24-36 hours.
Maureen Brock said she did not want to leave her home
Maureen Brock, 90, who lives near to where the bomb was found, said she was not surprised a suspected device had been found in the area.
The city saw more than 50 bombing attacks by German aircraft during World War Two with many unexploded bombs being discovered since then.
Ms Brock said she had been advised to leave her home on Royal Navy Avenue, where she has lived since 1972, but she did not want to go.
She said: "Well I'm not surprised really, not around here... they're always finding something."
Plymouth City Council said the cordon was set to be extended "in the coming days" to allow ordnance disposal experts to make the unexploded wartime device safe
It said this would have a "significant impact".
Travelling in the area is not advised, and the council asked residents "who feel the need" to collect pets or medicine to ask police officers at the cordon for help.
The council said: "This is an ongoing incident and as a result, we are expecting a significant knock-on effect for the city's roads. A number of bus routes will also be suspended."
Image source, FPS IMAGESHundreds of people have been forced out of their homes due to the discovery
Hundreds of people remain out of their homes after a World War Two bomb was found in the back garden of a property in Keyham, Plymouth.
Devon and Cornwall Police were called to the discovery at 10:36 GMT on Tuesday.
A 200m (656ft) cordon remains in place with displaced residents advised to stay with family or friends.
The police are asking the public to avoid the area where possible.