Olympic torchbearers unveiled
The names of the torchbearers who will carry the Olympic Flame to London 2012 have been revealed alongside the route the torch will take.
Retired Royal Marine to carry the Olympic torch in Exeter
Stan Hacking, a 77 year old retired Royal Marine from Exeter, has been selected as a Olympic torch bearer in his home city.
He said he is hoping for a nice flat route in the city centre and will feel very proud and emotional on the day.
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