Olympic Torch In Dorset

It's day 56 of the Olympic Torch relay and it's the last day we will see the torch in the region. It left Portland Bill just after 7am this morning and has headed across Dorset. Richard Lawrence has been following the action.

Tom Mules carried the Olympic torch through Potland Bill earlier. He was nominated because he's a member of Tornadoes of South Dorset, Dorset Pentathletes and is Currently National Biathle Champion.

Residents awaited eagerly this morning to see the Olympic Flame pass through Portland Bill. They were relieved to see it without any rain.

The Olympic Torch will continue its journey through the region this morning. Following last night's celebrations in Weymouth it'll leave Portland Bill just after 7am heading across Dorset, arriving in Bournemouth this evening.

Local children from the Brownies, Guides, Cubs, Scouts and Combined Cadet Forces will be among those lining the route to cheer on the first torchbearer of the day.

After a day spent making its way through Dorset, the Olympic torch has finally arrived in Weymouth. Thousands of people were waiting to greet it as it sailed over from Portland. The rain hasn't dampened spirits and an evening of celebrations is under way.