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Princess Royal attends naval cadets’ passing out parade

By Sharon Black

The Princess Royal , accompanied by her husband, Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence, was the guest of honour at BRNC ’s final passing-out-parade of the year. As the rain eased off, and with the Royal Marines band playing festive tunes, the Princess Royal was invited to inspect the cadets and take the salute during the march past. The parade signified the end of 30 weeks intensive training for the 67 Officer Cadets who can now enjoy Christmas with their families before embarking on the next stage of their Royal Navy careers

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Olympic gold for Larkhill postbox

By Sharon Black

Larkhill Post Office has become the UK’s first to have its postbox painted gold in celebration of Captain Heather Stanning’s Olympic gold medal win in the women’s coxless rowing pairs – but it wasn’t done by Royal Mail.

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Olympic gold for Larkhill postbox

By Sharon Black

Larkhill Post Office has become the UK’s first to have its postbox painted gold in celebration of Captain Heather Stanning’s Olympic gold medal win in the women’s coxless rowing pairs – but it wasn’t done by Royal Mail.