Marines narrowly miss world record attempt

A group of Royal Marines has marked remembrance weekend by trying to set a new world record for speed marching the length of a marathon, while carrying full kit.

Unfortunately rain slowed them down and they missed their target by just three minutes.

The Marines set off on their march from Downing Street. Credit: ITV News/Toby Sadler

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