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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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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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