Olympic Torch Sunday pictures

Today's coverage of the Olympic Torch as it leaves Southampton, goes to the Channel Islands, and returns this afternoon.

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Thousands of people converged on Southsea Common Credit: Mick Hopley

Crowds jostle for position to see the Olympic Torch in Southsea Credit: Kirsty Raggett

Crowds lined the A32 in Gosport Credit: Heather Reilly

Chloe Jeffery had her turn at holding the Olympic Torch in Fareham Credit: Chris Jeffery

A rousing welcome in Gosport High Street Credit: Dave Swateridge

Thousands of people turned out in Gosport to see the Olympic Flame Credit: Helen Tapper

Welcome to Gosport for the Olympic Torch Credit: Caroline Dinenage MP

The latest stage in the Flame's journey Credit: Caroline Dinenage MP

More pictures coming in from Gosport Credit: Brian Pack

Gosport, full to the brim as spectators wait for the Olympic Torch Credit: Dave Swateridge

Christina's flame of hope

Christina Loosemore, who has cerebral palsy, bravely carried the Olympic Torch on the Isle of Wight.
Olympic Torch in Southampton

The Olympic Torch has left Southampton for the Channel Islands. We have an edited package.