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8:15 pm, Thu 19 Jul 2012

Cauldron at Leeds Castle

Julia Chilcott, the final torchbearer on day 62, lit the cauldron at Leeds Castle in Kent.

10:15 am, Wed 11 Jul 2012 Olympic Torch in Hampshire

Free parking in Andover ... after 4pm for Olympic Torch watchers

#OlympicTorch Relay #ANDOVER - Use regular town centre car parks. Free parking in council run car parks from 4pm. Info: http://t.co/n4FQhEg3

From @ROMANSE on Twitter: ( 9:12 am, Wed 11 Jul 2012)

In the beginning: Racing legend starts Torch Relay

Stealing the show today was Sir Roger Bannister who started the Torch Relay in Oxfordshire at a place where he made history. Here's Sarah Gomme who met a whole host of sporting legends including Sir Roger, Lord Sebastian Coe, Sir Steve Redgrave and a 1948 Olympian.

2:26 pm, Tue 10 Jul 2012 Olympic Torch in Oxfordshire

Torch fever in Oxfordshire and Berkshire

Torch fever has hit the Meridian region - thousands of people have turned out to catch a glimpse of it today. Athletics legend Sir Roger Bannister kicked off the flame's journey in Oxford, before it travelled through Wallingford, Henley, Maidenhead and Eton Dorney.

Here's Divya Kohli.

12:52 pm, Tue 10 Jul 2012 Olympic Torch in Oxfordshire

Young carer proudly carries Olympic Flame

Will Traves, 13, carrying the torch in Nettlebed Credit: Sean Buckett

A young carer has proudly carried the Olympic Torch through Nettlebed in Oxfordshire. William Traves was warmly greeted by the crowd as he ran through this morning. He helps look after his two older sisters who both have special needs. William is also a committed Sea Cadet.

11:54 am, Tue 10 Jul 2012 Olympic Torch in Oxfordshire

What a welcome in Wallingford

There were some amazing scenes in Wallingford in Oxfordshire this morning as the Olympic Torch passed through the town. A big cheer was heard when the flame was passed on to chef Raymond Blanc. Click on the video to watch, including the moment he dropped his mobile whist carrying the flame.