Popular UK beach closed after 'bomb found' as public told to avoid area

TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say A spokesman for HM Coastguard said: A report of suspected ordnance at Lyme Regis beach was made to HM Coastguard at about 1.05pm on April 2.Coastguard Rescue Teams from Lyme Regis and West Bay are attending, as well as Dorset Police. An Explosive Ordnance Disposal Team has been sent.The beach is a popular destination for the seaside town of Devon, where thousands of Britons travel for domestic getaways every year.The area boasts a multitude of beaches including both sand and pebbles.A Lyme Regis Town Council spokesman said: A section of the beach is currently closed following guidance from HM Coastguard.There is no immediate cause for concern, however we kindly ask members of the public to avoid the area while this is being managed.We will share further updates as soon as more information becomes available.LATEST DEVELOPMENTSRoyal Air Force plane declares emergency as it flies over LincolnshireLocals rage as e-bike firm 'bullies them into supporting its battle against council'UK airline cancels all flights to and from London amid surging fuel costsThank you for your cooperation.A spokesman for Dorset Police said: On this occasion, police have been asked to assist the coastguard with a cordon, but they are leading on this incident.Families have since been allowed to return to the popular beach.A similar incident occurred in March 2025, when specialist teams were once again called to the are after the discovery of a suspected bomb.At that time, a 100 metre cordon was erected across Charmouth beach.The suspicious item was eventually uncovered, and on inspection in fact turned out to be a very old straight-sided saucepan.The Lyme Regis Coastguard said naval experts had expressed interest based on the object's appearance and measurements. Our Standards: The GB News Editorial Charter