Millbay residents preparing as mystery objects examined

Residents in an area of Plymouth have been asked to prep are an overnight bag if they are away from home on Monday morning ahead of an examination of two unknown objects found at a building site .

The items were discovered in December 2023 on land between Bath Street and Martin Street in the Millbay area of the city where 136 affordable homes are being built.

Plymouth City Council said although the objects were most likely reinforced concrete or pieces of railway track, it was still "planning for all eventualities".

One resident, Ian Creasy, said it would be "rather senseless to not have some concern" ahead of the work.

The council said on Thursday an evacuation was not planned but people have been advised to be prepared as there is a "small chance" a cordon might be asked for.

It advised people living in Millbay to think about what essential items such as medication they should take with them and where they would stay if a cordon was put in place.

Millbay Academy announced on Friday it would be shut for the day as a precaution .