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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Edd Dracott

Man finds unusual use for 1940s bombshell he found in garden

  • Ross Miller discovered a 1940s bomb casing while mowing his lawn in Herefordshire.
  • Explosives experts confirmed the bomb was inert and allowed Miller to keep it.
  • Miller plans to repurpose the bomb casing as a beer cooler.
  • The discovery led to a temporary street closure and police cordon.
  • Miller's barbecue plans were briefly interrupted by the incident.

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