View our pictures by clicking here. We'll be adding more over the weekend, so keep coming back to see them!

Olympic Torch Relay: unprovoked violence on flame route in Pokesdown

9:51am Monday 16th July 2012

A shocking random act of violence spoilt the Olympic flame event for some in Pokesdown as a man went through the crowd assaulting people.

Olympic Torch Relay: Crowds flock to cheer on their heroes in Christchurch

n Pupils of St Mark’s Primary School and Gerri Seymour, mum of Jacqui Seymour and Jacqui’s fiance Sam Fuller.

10:03am Monday 16th July 2012

HOME-town hero Jacqui Seymour was the star of the show as the Olympic Torch relay bandwagon rolled into Christchurch on Saturday.

Olympic Torch Relay: smiles and cheers in Boscombe and Pokesdown

Timothy Dence from Bournemouth leaps in Christchurch Road

9:47am Monday 16th July 2012

CHEERS rolled along the road as the Olympic torchbearers ran through Boscombe and Pokesdown.

Olympic Torch Relay: hundreds turn out to see flame leave Bournemouth

n The torch being passed on to Ryan Proudley by Mariam Kazem-Malaki

9:15am Monday 16th July 2012

BOURNEMOUTH partied into the night when the Olympic Torch arrived on Friday – but plenty were on the seafront to see it depart the town the next morning.

LIVE: Olympic torch relay in Dorset (July 14)

St Mark’s School teacher Jacqui Seymour carries the torch in Christchurch. Picture: Richard Crease.

10:00am Saturday 14th July 2012

Follow live coverage as the Olympic torch leaves Bournemouth for Boscombe and Christchurch before heading into the New Forest on day 57 of its journey across the UK.

Atmosphere is electric at Torch Relay celebration on Bournemouth beach

Charlie Rogers from Ringwood carries the torch on to the stage on Bournemouth Beach and lights the cauldron

10:27am Saturday 14th July 2012

THE crowd boogieing on Bournemouth beach stretched back as far as the eye could see.

Olympic Torch Relay: Bournemouth Town Centre

Torchbearer Charlie Rogers had the honour of lighting the cauldron

10:18am Saturday 14th July 2012

THERE was a cosmopolitan party atmosphere at the Lansdowne, as the Olympic Torch made a triumphant entry into the town centre.

Olympic Torch Relay: Ashley Cross, Parkstone, Branksome and Wallisdown

10:10am Saturday 14th July 2012

THE Torch Relay arrived in Parkstone to crowds who had been enjoying an afternoon of fun in the park.

Olympic Torch Relay: Hamworthy

9:56am Saturday 14th July 2012

HAMWORTHY rolled out the red carpet for its proud torchbearers with cheering, flag waving crowds enjoying the sunshine.

Olympic Torch Relay: Poole Quay and Seldown

10:04am Saturday 14th July 2012

THE people of Poole turned out in force to cheer the torch through their town.

More News»






Don't miss these links!



Get Adobe Flash player

Local Information

Enter your postcode, town or place name

House prices »   Schools »   Crime »   Hospitals »

click2find


About cookies

We want you to enjoy your visit to our website. That's why we use cookies to enhance your experience. By staying on our website you agree to our use of cookies. Find out more about the cookies we use.

I agree