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Olympic Torch In Dorset

It's day 56 of the Torch Relay. The torch leg started in Portland Bill this morning and will go through Weymouth ending up in Poole later today.

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Military sweep Weymouth beach ahead of Olympic celebrations

Members of the Royal Navy's Special Boat Service (SBS) check Weymouth beach ahead of Olympic torch celebrations. The torch arrived in the county earlier today. Although a parade to welcome it to the town this afternoon was cancelled, an evening of celebration is still expected to go ahead.

Final checks are made ahead of tonight's Olympic torch celebrations Credit: Dorset Media
An evening of celebration is still expected to take place despite the weather Credit: Dorset Media

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