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.
Olympic journey sets off early on its journey through Dorset
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.
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Last chance to see the torch in the South West
Crowds have gathered all across the South West today to see the torch make its way through our region.
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Police pick up penguins at torch relay start
Two people dressed in penguin suits were asked by police to climb down from an iconic rock at the start of the Olympic torch relay
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Olympic torch in Dorset: Our highlights. Your pictures!
The Olympic flame returned to the Westcountry today (Thursday 12th July) making its way through Dorset.