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Torchbearer Keith Leech had a surprise in store for the audience when he lit the cauldron at the end of Day 60 of the Torch Relay.

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Olympic flame lights up Sussex

Eddie with the torch Credit: Tom Savvides

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Olympic flame lights up Sussex

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Olympic flame lights up Sussex

Olympic spirit outside the Towner Gallery in Bexhill Credit: Tom Savvides

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Olympic flame lights up Sussex

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Olympic flame lights up Sussex

The kiss takes places in Copthorne in West Sussex earlier today Credit: Mike Brinton

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Olympic flame lights up Sussex

A great picture from Lewes today Credit: @lipbalmy

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Olympic flame lights up Sussex

Moment of Olympic glory for the Rizzle Kicks Credit: @visiteastbourne

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Olympic flame lights up Sussex

Eddie Izzard and his fellow Torchbearers for the Pevensey to Bexhill leg of the Torch Relay Credit: Eddie Izzard

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