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More than 400 homes evacuated after suspected WW2 bomb found

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Police say more than 400 homes have been evacuated in Newtownards , County Down.

Bomb disposal unit is currently on site, with Army personnel using diggers to pile sand on top of the device.

Operation could take 'five or more days to complete' and could continue for a number of days .

Some residents are staying with family, including newlyweds Andrew and Sara Lightbody .