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World War One grenade among potatoes at Hong Kong crisp factoryA World War One-era German hand grenade has been found among a delivery of potatoes shipped from France to a crisp factory in Hong Kong, police say.The muddy device, which was 3in (8cm) wide, was "in an unstable condition" because it had been discharged but had failed to detonate, officials said.It was discovered at the Calbee crisp-making factory in the eastern Sai Kung district on Saturday morning.The bombe de terre was safely detonated on site by bomb disposal officers.
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Queen set to reach 67th anniversary of accessionThe Queen – the longest reigning monarch in British history – is about to mark 67 years on the throne.Princess Elizabeth became Queen on February 6 1952 on the death of her beloved father George VI.The monarch is only three years away from her Platinum Jubilee – 70 years on the throne – which would be a first for a British sovereign.The Government is already planning a Festival of Great Britain and Northern Ireland in 2022 to showcase the UK’s strengths and coincide with the jubilee year.It is not yet known how grand celebrations for the milestone jubilee would be, falling in the year the Queen turns 96.
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