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Olympic Torch in Hampshire
The Olympic Torch will reach Hampshire for the first time today when it tours through Basingstoke, Kings Worthy, Winchester and Andover.
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Olympic venue shifts after flooding
The Olympic Torch Relay party in Gosport will be moved after flooding. It was due to be held at Walpole Park between 1pm and 5pm. But as the ground is so waterlogged, it will move to the Timespace next to Trinity Green.
Running for Sandeep: Widow bears Olympic Torch
So many of the Torchbearers in our region have led extraordinary lives - often showing amazing courage, to fight adversity themselves or to help others. In Winchester, though, Selina Sawhney wasn't running for herself - but for her late husband.
Sandeep was a much loved doctor - who'd been chosen to carry the torch after it appeared he'd won his battle against cancer. Sadly he passed away, so Selina did the honours instead. This report from Andrew Pate.
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Running Man: David's day in Andover
Andover packed with people for Torch
The High Street in Andover was packed with people as the Olympic Torch passed through today. Torchbearer Sarah Francis was greeted with a warm cheer as she ran past. Click on the video to see more.
Torches 'kiss' outside the Cathedral
Colourful scenes at Basingstoke for Torch Relay
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A torch relay for Naomi House children and staff
Two Torches: Flames from 1948 and 2012 Olympics
Torches which were carried through Basingstoke 64 years apart were reunited today. The 1948 torch which was held by Bill Plester in 1948 through the streets of Basingstoke, was brought to the Hampshire town today to be held by 2012 torchbearer and 100m runner Oliver Leonard.