Residents of Falmouth, Cornwall, have been allowed to return to their homes after an unexploded bomb from World War Two was safely removed from the area. The evacuation, which began at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, affected 339 homes within a 750-meter safety zone. The 250-pound bomb, made in the United States, was discovered in water near Falmouth Docks on Monday. Military bomb disposal experts carefully removed the device, which will now be destroyed far out to sea in deep water to ensure public safety. Councillor Thalia Marrington, who oversees public safety for Cornwall Council, confirmed that the safety cordon has been lifted and residents can now return home. She praised the military specialists, emergency services, council teams, partner organizations, and volunteers for their efforts in keeping people safe and supporting those affected during the evacuation. Superintendent Ian Thompson, the policing commander for West Cornwall, emphasized that the safety of residents was the top priority for the police, Cornwall Council, the military, and other partners. He commended the military bomb disposal experts for their skill and bravery in making the ordnance safe and acknowledged the important roles played by staff from all agencies in resolving the situation safely. Train services between Falmouth Town and Falmouth Dock, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), were suspended due to the safety cordon. Services were expected to resume at 5:50 p.m. A GWR spokesperson explained that the cordon prevented earlier service to Falmouth Docks but that the removal of the bomb allowed the cordon to be lifted, restoring normal operations.