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Miss England update

A new Miss England has been crowned. Following a highly publicized fight in a nightclub, Rachel Christie, Miss England, has turned in her crown. The fight was against Sara Beverley Jones, Miss Manchester. The new Miss England is Katrina Hodge, a beautiful soldier who has been dubbed “Combat Barbie” by the British tabloids.

Lance Corporal Hodge, 22, was named the first runner-up in the 2009 Miss England contest. When Miss Christie, 21, voluntarily stepped down as Miss England so she could concentrate on her defence, L/Cpl Hodge was promoted to the title of Miss England. L/Cpl Hodge, who has served in Iraq, plans to serve in Afghanistan when her reign as Miss England ends in July 2010.

L/Cpl Hodge will compete in the Miss World competition on December 12 in Johannesburg, South Africa. Her focus during her year as Miss England will be raising funds for military charities, such as Help for Heroes.