ROYAL Marine Matt Wildgoose from Gunnislake takes a break from his vital duties in Afghanistan to read a copy of the Times.

Colour Sgt 'Goose' is based with 45 Commando at Arbroath in Scotland and will be coming home next week for rest and recuperation from Afghanistan — and he'll be armed with all the latest news from home!

There are many Royal Marines living in the West Devon and East Cornwall area who are strongly supported by the Royal Marines' Association.

The Tavistock branch of the RMA recently sent more than 600 boxes to troops in Afghanistan, after holding collections at local supermarkets.