Torch secret kept for a year by star who visits Taunton
As the Olympic torch made its way to Taunton, Will.i.am, was named as a last minute torchbearer as thousands looked on.
As the Olympic torch made its way to Taunton, Will.i.am, was named as a last minute torchbearer as thousands looked on.
Torchbearers have been cashing in on their torches and selling them for thousands of pounds. Sophia Cowburn's bid has exceeded £60,000.
The Olympic torch relay continues on it's journey from Exeter to Taunton
Organisers have confirmed that the Olympic torch flame went out today and a replacement torch had to be brought out. The torch was attached to the side of Para-badminton star David Follett's wheelchair in Great Torrington, Devon.
– Spokeswoman for LOCOGThe flame went out due to a malfunctioning burner. It is not uncommon for a flame to go out and this can happen for a number of reasons, for example, in extreme winds."
Jonathan Edwards waits in his childhood home town of Ilfracombe to run the #London2012TorchRelay @itvwestcountry http://t.co/j61u8J6H
From @sethconwayitv on Twitter:
The torch is making its way through Exeter. It will travel through West and North Devon before reaching Taunton in Somerset this evening.
Sergeant Andy Murphy is one of torchbearers that will be carrying the flame through Taunton. He tells us why he thinks he was nominated.
Councillor Mark Edwards talks about the planned celebrations for when the Olympic torch relay makes its way through Taunton. The flame is due to arrive in Somerset tonight.
Judy Gaden tells us about why she thinks she was nominated to be an Olympic Torchbearer. She'll be carrying the flame through Taunton on Tuesday morning. It's due to arrive in the Somerset town tonight.