Meridian Tonight East, Friday
The East version of Meridian Tonight for Friday 20th July
Torch Relay: Shining moments
The Torch Relay through the Meridian Region is coming to an end. Here's where you can relive those special moments through your communities.
Torch inspires Lego Relay
The Olympic Torch has proved to be an inspiration for the people of Sussex - prompting one teacher to create his own relay out of Lego.
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Olympic torch grab teen in court
A 17-year-old detained after attempting to grab the Olympic torch as it was carried through Gravesend appeared in court today.
He pleaded guilty to a public order offence as well as assaulting torchbearer Anna Skora and a police officer.
The court heard the attempted grab was a prank which had gone too far.
The youth who can not be named for legal reasons received a four month referral order and was ordered to pay £100 in compensation to each victim, and £85 in costs.
Meridian Tonight East, Friday
by David Meikle
The East version of Meridian Tonight for Friday 20th July
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Music and video of the Torch Relay fortnight
We have compiled a music and video sequence, covering the past two weeks.
Torch Relay: Shining moments
by Sion Donovan
The Torch Relay through the Meridian Region is coming to an end. Here's where you can relive those special moments through your communities.
Read the full storyJavelin thrower get his hands on Olympic Torch
Javellin thrower Steve Backley showed his instincts are still strong when he pretended to throw the Olympic Torch in Ramsgate. The former world record holder was a Torchbearer through the Kent town. He spoke to Meridian about his experience.
Mother's Pride: 'Amazing' day for Torchbearer
A mother has spoken of her pride after her daughter carried the Olympic Torch through Rye. Linda Gander was all emotional after daughter Lauren's Moment to Shine. Lauren was born with spina bifida and doctors warned she may never walk. But thanks to her determination, she's now a talented dancer.
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Torch inspires Lego Relay
The Olympic Torch has proved to be an inspiration for the people of Sussex - prompting one teacher to create his own relay out of Lego.
Read the full storyHigh five in Hastings from Torch Relay police
Torch lights up the South East
Big crowds have turned out to see the Olympic Torch as it continues its tour through Kent and Sussex
Read the full storyKeep-ing the Olympic Flame burning in Rye
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