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"title": "A Lasting Tribute to the Airborne Assault Brigade",
"content": "<p>More than 2,000 people gather in Colchester for the unveiling of a new Airborne Solider statue, celebrating 25 years of <strong>16 Air Assault Brigade Combat Team <\/strong>calling the city home.<\/p><p>Lauren's joined by BFBS Colchester\u2019s Ashley Paul and Peter Johnson to talk about the emotional ceremony, arduous planning and why the statue means so much to the military and local community.<\/p><p>\ud83e\ude82 <strong>In this episode<\/strong><\/p><ul><li>The new symbol of the bond between Colchester and 16 Air Assault Brigade Combat Team<\/li><li>Unpacking the celebrations and community activities, including a new record from the Red Devils<\/li><li>Plus, goosebump moments, and well-earned holidays!<\/li><\/ul><p>\ud83d\udcf1 Watch the statue unveiling and celebrations<\/p><p><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"fui-Link ___1q1shib f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl fyind8e f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv fk6fouc fjoy568 figsok6 f1s184ao f1mk8lai fnbmjn9 f1o700av f13mvf36 f1cmlufx f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1deo86v f1eh06m1 f1iescvh fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f1h8hb77 f1lqvz6u f10aw75t fsle3fq f17ae5zn\" href=\"https:\/\/mcas-proxyweb.mcas.ms\/certificate-checker?login=false&originalUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com.mcas.ms%2Fwatch%2F%3Fv%3D1534306180953803%26McasTsid%3D20892&McasCSRF=e94deda82f8f007af219122d5437ccc2f627d01702a75808ca3d9731d39b3448\"><strong>BFBS Colchester<\/strong><\/a><\/p><p>\ud83c\udfa7 Listen to the Sonny Fodera Music Special<\/p><p>Join Joe Carden as he chats with Sonny Fodera about the world of dance music and his sixth album, <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"fui-Link ___1q1shib f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl fyind8e f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv fk6fouc fjoy568 figsok6 f1s184ao f1mk8lai fnbmjn9 f1o700av f13mvf36 f1cmlufx f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1deo86v f1eh06m1 f1iescvh fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f1h8hb77 f1lqvz6u f10aw75t fsle3fq f17ae5zn\" href=\"https:\/\/mcas-proxyweb.mcas.ms\/certificate-checker?login=false&originalUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bfbs.com.mcas.ms%2Fradio%2Fpodcasts%2Fbfbs-music-specials%3FMcasTsid%3D20892&McasCSRF=e94deda82f8f007af219122d5437ccc2f627d01702a75808ca3d9731d39b3448\"><strong>Can We Do It All Again?<\/strong><\/a><\/p>",
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"title": "Training for Tomorrow\u2019s Battlefield",
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"title": "On the Road to JFC Brunssum",
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"title": "All change at RAF Brize Norton as the current Station Commander says goodbye",
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"title": "Fundraise For Military Charities with the BFBS Big Salute Op Summit Challenge",
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"content": "<p>Pupils at Queen Berengaria School in Dhekelia Barracks swapped classrooms for clouds of colourful powder as they took part in the school\u2019s annual Colour Run.<\/p><p>Lauren Mitchell catches up with Ryan Galpin to find out why he couldn\u2019t resist getting involved in the fun. <br> <\/p><p>\ud83c\udf08<strong> In this episode:<\/strong><\/p><ul><li>What makes the Queen Berengaria School Colour Run such a highlight in the school calendar<\/li><li>How the event raised over \u20ac2500 for the school\u2019s Parent, Teacher, Friends Association<\/li><li>Plus, colourful memories from Lauren\u2019s time in Brunei and getting stuck in at forces events!<\/li><\/ul><p>\ud83d\udcf1 <strong>Watch Ryan take on the Colour Run<\/strong><\/p><p><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"fui-Link ___1q1shib f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl fyind8e f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv fk6fouc fjoy568 figsok6 f1s184ao f1mk8lai fnbmjn9 f1o700av f13mvf36 f1cmlufx f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1deo86v f1eh06m1 f1iescvh fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f1h8hb77 f1lqvz6u f10aw75t fsle3fq f17ae5zn\" href=\"https:\/\/mcas-proxyweb.mcas.ms\/certificate-checker?login=false&originalUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com.mcas.ms%2Fwatch%2F%3Fv%3D2226220494583787%26McasTsid%3D20892&McasCSRF=e94deda82f8f007af219122d5437ccc2f627d01702a75808ca3d9731d39b3448\"><strong>BFBS Cyprus<\/strong><\/a><\/p><p>\ud83c\udfa7 <strong>Listen to the Sonny Fodera Music Special<\/strong><\/p><p>Join Joe Carden as he talks to Sonny Fodera about the world of dance music and his sixth album, <em>Can We Do It All Again?<\/em><\/p><p><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"fui-Link ___1q1shib f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl fyind8e f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv fk6fouc fjoy568 figsok6 f1s184ao f1mk8lai fnbmjn9 f1o700av f13mvf36 f1cmlufx f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1deo86v f1eh06m1 f1iescvh fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f1h8hb77 f1lqvz6u f10aw75t fsle3fq f17ae5zn\" href=\"https:\/\/mcas-proxyweb.mcas.ms\/certificate-checker?login=false&originalUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bfbs.com.mcas.ms%2Fradio%2Fpodcasts%2Fbfbs-music-specials%3FMcasTsid%3D20892&McasCSRF=e94deda82f8f007af219122d5437ccc2f627d01702a75808ca3d9731d39b3448\"><strong>Sonny Fodera \u2013 Can We Do It All Again?<\/strong><\/a><\/p>",
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"title": "RAF Benevolent Fund Supporting Financial Hardship",
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"title": "Armed Forces Week in Scotland",
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