A demolition explosion at Fawley shook buildings on the Isle of Wight this morning, prompting rumours of an earthquake.

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It turned out to be the planned demolition of an unused building at Fawley - earmarked for development.

Half the building has now been brought down, with more to come.

Before today's demoliton work, the building looked like this (taken from a Red Funnel ferry in May)...

Isle of Wight County Press:

Here's the scene from East Cowes today (Thursday).