Redcar steelworks demolished in massive controlled explosion
Synopsis by The Northern Echo Oct 01 22
The North East’s skyline has changed forever as Redcar’s BOS Plant was demolished in a massive controlled explosion this morning (Saturday,… Read full article 
BBC: Redcar steel plant: 'Biggest demolition' of its kind in 75 years
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