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- Day 1 Land's End to Plymouth May 19
- Day 2 Plymouth to Exeter May 20
- Day 3 Exeter to Taunton May 21
- Day 4 Taunton to Bristol May 22
- Day 5 Bristol to Cheltenham May 23
- Day 6 Gloucester to Worcester May 24
- Day 7 Worcester to Cardiff May 25
- Day 8 Cardiff to Swansea May 26
- Day 9 Swansea to Aberystwyth May 27
- Day 10 Aberystwyth to Bangor May 28
- Day 11 Beaumaris to Chester May 29
- Day 12 Chester to Stoke-on-Trent May 30
- Day 13 Stoke-on-Trent to Bolton May 31
- Day 14 Bolton to Liverpool June 1
- Day 15 Liverpool to Castletown June 2
- Day 16 Belfast to Portrush June 3
- Day 17 Carrick-a-Rede to Londonderry June 4
- Day 18 Londonderry to Newry June 5
- Day 19 Dublin to Belfast June 6
- Day 20 Newcastle to Moorfields June 7
- Day 21 Stranraer to Glasgow June 8
- Day 22 Glasgow to Inverness June 9
- Day 23 Kirkwall to Lerwick June 10
- Day 24 Stornoway to Aberdeen June 11
- Day 25 Aberdeen to Dundee June 12
- Day 26 St Andrews to Edinburgh June 13
- Day 27 Edinburgh to Alnwick June 14
- Day 28 Alnwick to Newcastle upon Tyne June 15
- Day 29 Gateshead to Durham June 16
- Day 30 Durham to Middlesbrough June 17
- Day 31 Middlesbrough to Hull June 18
- Day 32 Hull to York June 19
- Day 33 York to Carlisle June 20
- Day 34 Dumfries to Bowness-on-Windermere June 21
- Day 35 Kendal to Blackpool June 22
- Day 36 Lytham St Anne's to Manchester June 23
- Day 37 Salford to Leeds June 24
- Day 38 Leeds to Sheffield June 25
- Day 39 Sheffield to Cleethorpes June 26
- Day 40 Grimsby to Lincoln June 27
- Day 41 Lincoln to Nottingham June 28
- Day 42 Nottingham to Derby June 29
- Day 43 Derby to Birmingham June 30
- Day 44 Birmingham to Coventry July 1
- Day 45 Coventry to Leicester July 2
- Day 46 Leicester to Peterborough July 3
- Day 47 Peterborough to Norwich July 4
- Day 48 Norwich to Ipswich July 5
- Day 49 Ipswich to Chelmsford July 6
- Day 50 Chelmsford to Cambridge July 7
- Day 51 Cambridge to Luton July 8
- Day 52 Luton to Oxford July 9
- Day 53 Oxford to Reading July 10
- Day 54 Reading to Salisbury July 11
- Day 55 Salisbury to Weymouth July 12
- Day 56 Portland Bill to Bournemouth July 13
- Day 57 Bournemouth to Southampton July 14
- Day 58 Southampton to Portsmouth July 15
- Day 59 Portsmouth to Brighton July 16
- Day 60 Brighton to Hastings July 17
- Day 61 Hastings to Dover July 18
- Day 62 Deal to Maidstone July 19
- Day 63 Maidstone to Guildford July 20
- Day 64 Greenwich to Waltham Forest July 21
- Day 65 Redbridge to Bexley July 22
- Day 66 Lewisham to Wandsworth July 23
- Day 67 Kingston to Ealing July 24
- Day 68 Harrow to Haringey July 25
- Day 69 Camden to Westminster July 26
- Day 70 Hampton Court to Olympic Stadium July 27
70 days; 70 routes
- Day 1 Land's End to Plymouth
- Day 2 Plymouth to Exeter
- Day 3 Exeter to Taunton
- Day 4 Taunton to Bristol
- Day 5 Bristol to Cheltenham
- Day 6 Gloucester to Worcester
- Day 7 Worcester to Cardiff
- Day 8 Cardiff to Swansea
- Day 9 Swansea to Aberystwyth
- Day 10 Aberystwyth to Bangor
- Day 11 Beaumaris to Chester
- Day 12 Chester to Stoke-on-Trent
- Day 13 Stoke-on-Trent to Bolton
- Day 14 Bolton to Liverpool
- Day 15 Liverpool to Castletown
- Day 16 Belfast to Portrush
- Day 17 Carrick-a-Rede to Londonderry
- Day 18 Londonderry to Newry
- Day 19 Dublin to Belfast
- Day 20 Newcastle to Moorfields
- Day 21 Stranraer to Glasgow
- Day 22 Glasgow to Inverness
- Day 23 Kirkwall to Lerwick
- Day 24 Stornoway to Aberdeen
- Day 25 Aberdeen to Dundee
- Day 26 St Andrews to Edinburgh
- Day 27 Edinburgh to Alnwick
- Day 28 Alnwick to Newcastle upon Tyne
- Day 29 Gateshead to Durham
- Day 30 Durham to Middlesbrough
- Day 31 Middlesbrough to Hull
- Day 32 Hull to York
- Day 33 York to Carlisle
- Day 34 Dumfries to Bowness-on-Windermere
- Day 35 Kendal to Blackpool
- Day 36 Lytham St Anne's to Manchester
- Day 37 Salford to Leeds
- Day 38 Leeds to Sheffield
- Day 39 Sheffield to Cleethorpes
- Day 40 Grimsby to Lincoln
- Day 41 Lincoln to Nottingham
- Day 42 Nottingham to Derby
- Day 43 Derby to Birmingham
- Day 44 Birmingham to Coventry
- Day 45 Coventry to Leicester
- Day 46 Leicester to Peterborough
- Day 47 Peterborough to Norwich
- Day 48 Norwich to Ipswich
- Day 49 Ipswich to Chelmsford
- Day 50 Chelmsford to Cambridge
- Day 51 Cambridge to Luton
- Day 52 Luton to Oxford
- Day 53 Oxford to Reading
- Day 54 Reading to Salisbury
- Day 55 Salisbury to Weymouth
- Day 56 Portland Bill to Bournemouth
- Day 57 Bournemouth to Southampton
- Day 58 Southampton to Portsmouth
- Day 59 Portsmouth to Brighton
- Day 60 Brighton to Hastings
- Day 61 Hastings to Dover
- Day 62 Deal to Maidstone
- Day 63 Maidstone to Guildford
- Day 64 Greenwich to Waltham Forest
- Day 65 Redbridge to Bexley
- Day 66 Lewisham to Wandsworth
- Day 67 Kingston to Ealing
- Day 68 Harrow to Haringey
- Day 69 Camden to Westminster
- Day 70 Hampton Court to Olympic Stadium
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Kendal
- Kendal Castle
- Castle Drive Car Park
- Castle Drive
- Castle Circle
- Castle Rise
- Park Side Road
- Lound Road
- A6
- Kirkland (A6)
- Highgate (A6)
- Stricklandgate (A6)
- Sandes Avenue (A6)
- Blackhall Road (A6)
- Stramongate
- New Road (A65)
- Miller Bridge (A65)
- Aynam Road (A65)
- Nether Bridge (A65)
- Milnthorpe Road (A6)
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Milnthorpe
- Princes Way (A6)
- Church Street (A6)
- Beetham Road (A6)
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Carnforth
- Scotland Road (A6)
- Lancaster Road (A6)
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Bolton-le-Sands
- Main Road (A6)
- Bypass Road (A6)
- Coastal Road (A5105)
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Hest Bank
- Coastal Road (A5105)
- Marine Drive (A5105)
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Morecambe
- Marine Drive (A5105)
- Coastal Road (A5105)
- Marine Road East (A5105)
- Marine Road East (A589)
- Marine Road East (A5105)
- Marine Road East (A589)
- Morecambe Town Hall Access Road
- Marine Road East (A589)
- Marine Road Central (A589)
- Central Drive (B5321)
- Euston Road (B5321)
- Lancaster Road (B5321)
- Morecambe Road (A589)
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Lancaster
- Morecambe Road (A589)
- Our Lady's Catholic College
- Old Lady's Catholic College
- Morecambe Road (A589)
- Owen Road (A6)
- Parliament Street (A6)
- North Road (A6)
- Rosemary Lane (A6)
- Great John Street (A6)
- Thurnham Street (A6)
- South Road (A6)
- Greaves Road (A6)
- Scotforth Road (A6)
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Garstang
- High Street (B6430)
- Market Place
- Church Street
- Kepple Lane
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St Michael's On Wyre
- Garstang Road (A586)
- Blackpool Road (A586)
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Fleetwood
- Amounderness Way (A585)
- Dock Street
- Queens Terrace
- The Esplanade
- Marine Hall car park
- The Esplanade
- Laidley's Walk
- Beach Road
- Broadway (A587)
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Cleveleys
- Broadway (A587)
- Rossall School Tram Stop
- Tram
- Rossall Road (A587)
- Brighton Avenue
- Victoria Road West
- Promenade South
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Blackpool
- Princess Way
- Anchorsholme Lane
- Kelso Avenue (A587)
- Fleetwood Road (A587)
- Devonshire Road (A587)
- Devonshire Road (B5124)
- Warbreck Hill Road (B5265)
- Promenade (A584)
- Talbot Road (A586)
- Market Street
- Bank Hey Street
- Central Drive
- New Bonny Street
- Promenade
- Headland/Comeday Carpet
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0745: Can you believe that today marks the halfway point in the Olympic torch relay?
No, nor can I but it's true. We have reached day 35 of the flame's tour around the UK, which means that it is only five weeks until the start of the Games themselves.
0748: It is a short journey for the flame today - only 60 miles, but as usual it is a day packed with interesting events.
Your text commentators this morning are Jenny Minard and Ian Westbrook and we will describe the torch's early morning adventures as it journeys from Kendal and on to Milnthorpe, Carnforth, Bolton-le-Sands, Hest Bank, Morecambe and Lancaster, where it breaks for lunch.
This afternoon the relay will leave Lancaster and move on to Garstang, St Michael's on Wyre and Fleetwood before arriving in Blackpool.
0750: During the flame's visit to Morecambe, it will be carried to the statue of comedian Eric Morecambe on the promenade. When it reaches Blackpool, it will be taken on Blackpool Tramway and up the Tower before being danced into the ballroom by Strictly Come Dancing champions Harry Judd and Aliona Vilani.
0756: BBC Radio Cumbria presenter Ian Timms reports that the Davy lamp, carrying the Olympic flame, has started to make its way up the hill to Kendal Castle ahead of the start of the relay.
0810: We may not get to see the first runner of the day, who is Michael Liptrot, 49. He has been a member of Kendal Judo Club for 42 years. He is a North West Regional and Great British Support Coach and was an international judo player and a British Team member for 10 years.
Earlier he told BBC Radio Cumbria he has warned up with a bacon sandwich and a cup of tea: "As a past athlete, I am more worried about slipping coming down from the Castle. I have a lovely white uniform on and white training shoes and I just hope I keep my footing."
He currently has the torch up at Kendal Castle, which is inaccessible for #bbctorchcam
0812: The weather on the pictures you are seeing looks absolutely horrendous - and judging by the details on our map it isn't going to get any better today.
If you are planning a visit to see the torch today and want to know what weather to expect, go to the map on the left of this page and hover over the town or city to which you plan to go. You will get a snapshot weather forecast and then click the More Details tab for a full five-day forecast.
0814: We can bring you a photo of Michael, courtesy of BBC Cumbria:
0817: And we can now bring you pictures of Michael as he runs past several hardy souls who have turned out to watch today's leg of the relay get under way. Hope they are being sustained by some of the town's famous Mint Cake.
0819: Michael hands over to 12-year-old Matilda Sayburn-Hughes, who doesn't seem to care what the weather is doing as she sets off with a beaming smile on her face. A keen footballer, 'Tilly' was described by her primary school as a "model student".
In the meantime BBC Cumbria took this picture of the hill by Kendal Castle before today's start:
0824: Katherine Marsland, who now has the torch, has been a St John's Ambulance volunteer for many years. The 19-year-old has some stoic supporters out in the rain today - whose spirits were not dampened by the red ink running on their homemade "Go Katy" banner.
0829: Finlay Miles, 14, has Asperger's syndrome, a form of autism. The person who nominated him says: "It makes the every day social world a place of great confusion, anxiety and often isolation for him. His struggles are made all the more frustrating, and poignant, by fact that he is so aware of his difficulties and so desperate to be understood by those who dismiss him."
0832: Our next torchbearer is Catherine Davies, 58, who has done the Engadin Ski Marathon, in Switzerland, seven times, raising money for Hope and Homes for Children, Médecins Sans Frontières and Oxfam. In 2007 she raised £5,000 int he London Marathon and has since done it three more times, raising £12,000.
While crowds gather with umbrellas over their heads in Kendal, the forecast doesn't look good for the rest of the day... Faye Lindsay tweets: "Typical Blackpool weather for the Olympic torch."
And others are thinking about tomorrow's relay. Sarah Armstrong tweets: "This rain better stop for tomorrow. I want to go watch the Olympic torch! Stupid rain."
Abigail Munro on Facebook says: "Looking forward to watching the torch travel through Fleetwood to Blackpool today. Feel so sorry for all the torchbearers and security who have to run in this terrible weather."
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0836: John Bowness, BBC Radio Cumbria reporter in Kendal says there is a good turn out and great atmosphere on the streets despite the rain.
0839: Now it's Kathryn Routledge, 17, who was nominated because of her dedication and achievements in playing water polo. She represented Cumbria at a county level and aspires to represent the Great Britain Senior Women's Squad and qualify with the team to the next Olympics in 2016.
0844: The BBC's John Bowness also adds: "One of the good things about Kendal is the layout of the streets. It allows people to easily get more than one glimpse of the torch as it passes through the town, with just a short walk between vantage points."
0848: Angela Kelly, 51, is a master w50 athlete who is British 100m Champion, Welsh 100m Champion and Northern 100m champion. She has won world and European medals for Great Britian indoors and out.
She takes it in her stride as she passes what looks like a swelling River Kent.
0851: Angela kisses David Ratcliffe as their torches cross over.
Lee Proctor is welling up on Twitter. He says: "Not ashamed to say, was quite emotional running alongside Olympic torch in the rain down Kendal Castle and over the estate I spent my childhood."
0854: Joyce Manning, 51, now has the flame. She has had a visual impairment since she was 18 years old and has a slight learning disability. She contributes to two local charities as a trustee and volunteer - Blackwell Sailing and the Riversiders Trust.
0856: That's what we like to see - rainbow coloured umbrellas to brighten up a rainy day in Kendal.
The torch security team push the crowds back to let Joyce pass through.
0900: The flame will next be going to Milnthorpe where BBC reporter Nigel Thompson says that it is raining heavily but schoolchildren are already out on the streets.
The BBC's Jennie Dennett says the brollies are up and a good group of supporters are gathering.
0902: Next up is Patricia Molyneux, 65. She was diagnosed with breast cancer and had surgery, chemotherapy and radiotherapy. She missed out on the birth of her first grandchild due to her health.
Her nomination says: "She has not let it stop her from being an excellent mum and granny. Most recently she helped to establish "Fit as a Fiddle" groups for Age UK, trying to encourage people to lead active lives."
The rain looks like it is bouncing off the road - but she strides on regardless.
0906: And here we have a picture of Joyce Manning carrying the flame. Amiee tweets: "Good old Joyce and her Olympic torch."
0908: Carrying the flame now is Jeannie Darroch, 23. She is a disabled swimmer and a member of the North West Swim Squad, and the Cerebral Palsy National Elite Squad.
She has competed in the BUCS Long Course Swimming Championships, winning a Gold medal. In 2011, she achieved the Top Female award at both the North West and North East Regional Disability Championships.
People are walking alongside her waving flags and holding brollies.
0916: The flame is now being put back in a lantern to be taken to the village of Milnthorpe.
Milnthorpe was historically a part of Westmorland and became a centre of business and activity because it was originally a port.
0923: While we're waiting for the flame to reach the village, why not have a look at our selection of pictures from the day's relay.
You can also check out this story about the Bus staff strike over 2012 bonus.
0925: The torch relay vehicles are battling through huge puddles as they drive down the country lanes.
0927: The flame has now arrived in Milnthorpe where the first torchbearer is Susan Goodfellow.
She dives into the crowds to give someone a kiss and gets lots of cheers.
0931: Kenneth Richardson is elated to be carrying the torch as he holds it proudly above his head.
People with "Team Ken" t-shirts are cheering him on as he does a jig down the street.
He seems like his is absolutely loving it as he claps at the crowd and waves the torch above his head.
0935: Ken passes the torch to an excited Alexander Kupse, 18. He has Aspergers syndrome and does physiotherapy on himself four times a day. He was a local club athlete with the Wakefield Harriers 100m and long jump specialist for four years attaining Bronze, Silver and Gold.
0939: Emmanuelle Assmann, 37, is a keen sportsperson and now has the torch. The person who nominated her says: "Sport has (re)taught her what she was really capable of and gave her the desire to constantly strive towards new goals."
There are hundreds of people out to see her, they are spilling off the pavement and into the road.
0940: Jennie Dennett, BBC Radio Cumbria reporter, said " Communities across Cumbria have turned out in their thousands to give this torch a cheer and embrace the Olympic flame. It has been a memorable few days."
0941: The flame will now be transported for a short ride to Carnforth.
Did you know that one of Carnforth's claims to fame is that in 1945, the railway station was used as a set for the David Lean film Brief Encounter, starring Celia Johnson and Trevor Howard.
In the film the station was called Milford Junction.
0948: And here is a picture of the clock at the station, which was featured in the film.
0950: BBC Radio Lancashire's Emma Stanley has been delving into the local history books to provide us with some fascinating facts about a couple of villages the convoy is passying on the way to Carnforth.
Yealand Redmayne village dates back to the Domesday Book, where it was known as 'Jalant' - thought to be the Anglo Saxon for 'high ground'.
Warton is the birthplace of the medieval ancestors of George Washington, the first President of the United States of America.
0950: The flame has officially left Cumbria and is now in Lancashire.
0952: Some more 2012 stories for you to read during this convoy.
Police and organisers of Radio 1's Hackney Weekend concerts say security is "key" and they have taken "every precaution" to ensure that everybody on the site is safe.
Thousands of people packed Ebrington Square on Thursday night for Londonderry's Peace One Day Global Truce concert, which marked the start of the London 2012 Festival.
Meanwhile Arts Editor Will Gompertz reports in this video on the start of the Festival.
0954: The first person to carry the flame in Carnforth is Timothy March. Among the crowds waiting for him and the town's other torchbearers are this giant and its friend Ian:
0957: Up now carrying the flame is Ben Carr, 20. He has learning difficulties yet he cares for his mother who has physical and mental health problems but also for his twin brother who has severe learning difficulties.
Umbrellas and macs are order of the day for the crowd, who have turned out despite the persistent rain which is still continuing to fall.
"If you opened a shop selling anoraks you'd do a roaring trade today," says BBC Radio Lancashire reporter David Bailey, waiting for the torch with the crowds in Bolton-le-Sands, the relay's next stop.
1000: Jogging downhill now is Jim Lavin, 62, a PE teacher and lecturer for nearly 30 years.
1002: The person who nominated our next torchbearer Sheila Jefford, 61, says: "My dad was diagnosed with terminal cancer in his liver, lungs and kidneys and was told he had six months to live. He lasted three and a half weeks. My mum said she could not have done it without me, but really it is the other way around and that is why she is my hero."
1006: 14-year-old Caitlin Wren now has the flame. She takes off running and waving despite the rain.
1008: I hope Charlotte Summerville is having better weather where she is, than we are having on the relay. She tells our BBC London 2012 Facebook page: "I'm beyond excited for the torch relay this afternoon! Will be watching all the way from Lancaster to Blackpool and past my house!!! Watching from Galicia in Spain!"
1009: The flame has been put into a lantern and is being taken for a one minute, hop, skip and jump to Bolton-le-Sands.
The Lancaster Canal, built in the 1790s, is one of the main features of the village.
1011: There are hundreds of people with umbrellas waiting for the relay to start again.
1016: The torchbearer running now is Matthew Prior. It sure looks like the wind is howly in the trees in Bolton-le-Sands.
1020: According to the BBC's Emma Stanley: "Lots of schoolchildren from Over Kellet have come to watch the torch in Bolton-le-Sands."
1021: Hope no tears are flowing on to Yvonne Dixon's laptop when she watches the relay visit Morecambe in the next half hour, as she says on our BBC London 2012 Facebook page: "So emotional - the torch is coming to my home town of Morecambe today and will be passing my old primary school. I shall be watching it on torchcam near Winchester."
1021: Picking up the baton is Raymond Porter, 44. He created a foster care business and is also a foster carer of two young boys. He has also done a lot of charity work, running 12 marathons in 12 months.
For a minute it looked like the rain was holding off but you can still see it falling in the puddles.
1026: Anthony Routh, 32, now has the flame. He helped set up a community football team to help train, coach and encourage grass root football to children. He has raised over £1,500 for the club.
There is a crowd of people watching from a balcony, hanging an England flag and waving.
1031: Eleanor Peach, 18, is now carrying the flame through Hest Bank. But then she has to go straight to school to sit an A Level exam! She said she thought carrying the torch would be "much more fun than a biology exam".
Hest Bank is part of Morecambe Bay. The sandflats and saltmarshes of the estuary are important feeding grounds for wading birds, ducks and geese.
1033: Eleanor gets high-fives from the crowds as she laughs and smiles her way through.
She then passes it onto Philip Lee.
1035: Phil Lee, 52, was nominated for his work in securing funding from the Football Association for a youth football facility in Heysham Village.
1035: Angela, who runs a B&B in Hest Bank told the BBC: "It's fantastic there's lot of people cheering in spite of the rain".
She said she is surprised the rain hasn't made the flame go out.
1038: Teenage gymnast Frank Baines is a British Olympic Association torchbearer. He helped Great Britain win gold at this year's European Men's artistic gymnastics championship in Montpellier, France.
Last year's British youth champion scored more points than any other gymnast in the competition. Two years ago he played a key part in the team which won gold at the 2010 European Championships.
1040: Running now is 12-year-old Jamie Sharpley in Morcambe.
1042: Angela, who runs a B&B in Hest Bank, said she was suprised the rain hadn't made the flame go out, and told the BBC: "It's fantastic there's lot of people cheering in spite of the rain. Lots of brollies but lots of smiley faces," she said.
Well Angela - to find out why the flame doesn't go out in the rain, read this feature on how it was weather-tested.
1043: Now with the flame is Jessica Hodge, 19. She has quadriplegic cerebral palsy with fluctuating tone, learning and communication difficulties. She attends Beaumont College in Lancaster - Scope's Further Education Specialist College for people with Cerebral Palsy.
1045: Morecambe is the birthplace of Eric Bartholomew - or as you might know him - one half of comedy duo Morecambe and Wise. He changed his name to that of his native town.
There's a statue of Eric on the front at Morecambe, in a classic dance pose, unveiled by the Queen in July 2009.
And here he is...
1048: We now have a team of ten running with the flame, past Morcambe Bay.
It doesn't look like there will be many people eating ice creams at the seaside today.
1050: Flags of many different nationalities are being waved including the Union Jack, Australian, Spanish and Greece.
The torchbearers look very happy and jolly as they battle the elements.
1053: Drummers are lining the streets and there is an ice cream van - not sure "weather" he'll be doing a roaring trade.
1058: David Helme, 16 now has the flame. At the age of five he was diagnosed with brittle bone disease following a fall at school. He is now 4ft 4inches tall and despite being mostly confined to a wheelchair, last year David chose sport as one of his options at school. Recently he has taken part in table tennis and football tournaments for the disabled.
1100: People are wearing wellies and brollies are being overturned as the torchbearers carry the flame.
1102: Lots of people are crowding around torchbearer Joshua Bolton as he sets off. Lots of children are running alongsdie him.
1106: Next up is John Hargreaves who played Rugby Union competitively at school and for most of his adult life. He then started coaching at mini/junior level and now coaches the Under 15's team at Preston Grasshoppers Rugby Club.
Anticipation for the torch's arrival is clearly growing in James Palmer's household in Lancaster as he tweets: "My 2 yr old very excited to be seeing torch later. Currently making his own to take with him!! :)"
1107: The final torchbearer before the torch relay team tea break is 28-year-old Carl Hill.
1111: The torch relay team are just taking a break and will be back at around 1125 BST.
While you're waiting, you could have a look at our updated picture gallery from today's relay.
Apologies for a slight error (see 1045) entry. Our Lancashire correspondent informed us the statue was unveled in 2009 - it had actually been up for 10 years at that stage. Good spot by Louise Shepherd - we have sent our correspondent to sit on the naughty step for a while.
1126: The video we have made available for you to watch again is exactly what went out when the stream was live, including the spaces caused by the loss of the feed.
We always knew that for technical reasons it would be impossible to capture all 8,000 miles of the Relay live, and we have sought to keep the gaps to the minimum possible.
But the BBC is working on providing a complete video archive of the torch relay and we hope to make this available as soon as possible.
1127: The relay is on its way again in Morecambe, where the first torchbearer is Danielle Giles.
Huge thanks to the camera person for wiping the lens, it really is chucking it down.
1133: In a reference to the rain, BBC Radio Lancashire's Sally Naden says: "I'm growing gills!" as she waits for the flame on Morecambe prom.
The crowd are all singing "Bring me Sunshine" - the Morecambe and Wise theme tune - let's hope it works!
Carer Victoria Brier, 54, has taken up the torch up and will be carrying it to the statue. Victoria works at a residential college for adults with cerebral palsy and has taken part in numerous fundraising events, including the Great North Run.
1136: There Vikki goes to take the flame to see the Morecambe statue - and replicates his pose.
The crowd are loving it in the typical British summer.
And they are talking about it on social media sites. Eddy Danvers tweets: "WHEY, Eric Morecambe posing with the Olympic Torch."
Mike Fleming says: "The torch relay is such a great advert for holidaying in Britain."
1140: A completely drenched Vikki Brier passes the flame on to Manon Steyaert.
1144: With the torch now is Sascha Kreutzer, a German-born middle distance runner who has won several medals in championship races in his home country.
They seem to be struggling to light the flame in the rain and wind.
1148: BBC Radio Lancashire's Sally Naden said she has never reported in such driving wind and rain, but she said there were so many people there to support the torchbearers that it didn't seem to matter.
1149: With the torch now is 18-year-old Dominic Grove. He has won awards for his educational prowess and is an ambassador for the Prince's Trust. He has just completed a course in Media Studies, with a distinction
1154: Running now with the flame is Donald McDonald from Livingston. Donald works for a charity for homeless young people and is a qualified children's rugby coach.
Attention - are you set to carry the torch next Wednesday? Then read this warning from Keith Blackett: "Has anyone else that is running the relay on 27th june still NOT received their tracksuit yet/ starting to get worried now!"
1159: Hello there to Simon and Manda Johnson who is watching from Western Australia and comments on Facebook. She says: "The torch will be going through my home town of Lancaster shortly :)"
1202: Paul Shaw, who is carrying the torch now, helped organise the volunteer clean-up in Manchester after last year's rioting in the city. Paul, 39, used Twitter to co-ordinate teams of locals for the effort.
1204: Now with the torch is Katherine Ogden-Smith from Glasgow. Katherine, 43, is a trained Red Cross emergency responder who has attended dozens of incidents.
1205: If you missed seeing the torch held in the driving wind and rain at the Eric Morecambe statue - you can rewind the video to 1136 by pushing the white slider on the orange bar in the video player back to that spot. You need to it while the session is live - which is until around 12:35 BST.
1208: Surely the most aptly-named torchbearer of the day is surely Debbie Flood, who is now taking up the flame.
The Harrogate-born double Olympic silver medallist achieved her feats in the quadruple sculls at the 2004 and 2008 games. She will be aiming to increase her medal haul with Team GB this year.
1212: As Debbie low fives young members of the crowd, the relay moves into Lancaster.
Lancaster is an ancient settlement that was once home to a Roman fort on the hill that overlooks the city. Lancaster Castle now stands on the same spot, and it was here that the Lancashire Witches were held before their trials for witchcraft 400 years ago.
1213: The first torchbearer in the town is 17-year-old Jack Hunter-Spivey. Jack, who has cerebral palsy, represents Great Britain at table tennis and holds the UK Schools gold medal in the sport. He also plays wheelchair basketball.
1216: Mark Boon from Blackpool is now running with the torch. An Air Cadet Mark, 19, raised more than £2,000 for the Help For Heroes charity by walking the Cumbrian Way.
1218: BREAKING NEWS If you were planning to attend the community events around the torch in Garstang, Cleveleys and Fleetwood then don't - as they have been cancelled because of the weather.
Wyre Borough Council said it was a "difficult decision" to call off the outdoor sports displays, entertainment and street theatre which were planned to coincide with the relay.
The torch relay is unaffected and, in a statement, the council added: "Local people are urged not to let this put them off turning out to support the torch as it travels past."
1220: BBC Radio Lancashire's Graham Liver is waiting with the crowds outside Our Lady's Catholic College in Lancaster, where the relay is stopping for lunch in around about 15 minutes time.
He said there are hundreds of people there and the teachers don't look to happy but the children are shouting and screaming and very excited.
Maureen is one of the people in the crowd, standing in the driving rain and she told the BBC: "I must be crackers!"
Torchbearer uniform update from Keith Blackett (see tweet between 1154 & 1159): "Just phoned the helpline, they say if it not here by MONDAY then to give them a call back anyone from #UPS got any details please?"
1227: I don't want to tempt fate but the flame has not gone out yet today despite the conditions.
Now with the torch is 21-year-old Craig Birch from Killingworth. Craig is a keen athletics coach and has been involved in developing Manchester Metropolitan University Harriers.
Good luck to Jamie Lewis for this afternoon. He tweets: "Just watching the Olympic torch relay on the Internet in my hometown of Morecambe before going to school for my science exams! :)"
1230: Charity fundraiser Doris Collins now carries the torch through the streets of her home city. Doris regularly commuted from Lancaster to London to work in homeless shelters and after her husband was diagnosed with cancer, Doris devoted much of her time to working for the Marie Curie Foundation.
1231: MORE BREAKING NEWS Tonight's evening event at the Tower Festival Headland in Blackpool has been cancelled because of the weather. Instead it is being moved indoors to the Tower Ballroom. More details when we have them.
1235: Vicki Pearson guides the torch for its final leg before a stop for lunch. Vicki, 38, is regional Scout association commissioner for the north-east of England.
1239: And time for a quick sandwich for the relay crew. Next torchbearer picks up the baton at 13:27 BST.
1257: Blackpool Council have issued this statement on their Facebook page on the cancellation of tonight's outdoor evening event:
"Despite the weather conditions, the Olympic torch relay will go ahead through Blackpool and we urge everybody to line the route and support the torchbearers.
"Unfortunately, the evening celebration that was due to take place on the Tower Festival headland between 4-7.30pm can no longer go ahead due to the weather conditions.
"Obviously this is disappointing but the safety of spectators and performers has to be our number one priority.
"The dance event with Harry Judd and Aliona Vilani taking place at the Tower Ballroom will go ahead as planned and this is where the cauldron will now be lit. Please note that this is a ticket only event and all tickets have already been distributed.
"There may also have to be slight amendments to the torch relay route which will be announced later this afternoon."
1309: This afternoon the relay will leave Lancaster and move on to Garstang, St Michael's on Wyre and Fleetwood before arriving in Blackpool. The evening outdoor celebration has been cancelled and moved indoors to the Tower Ballroom instead (see 1231).
1332: And the flame is about to set off again in Lancaster. Gayle Knight is the first person to run after lunch. The Oswaldtwistle local is known to cause a bit of a drama, well she runs drama classes for the over-50s and for children, coordinates the school play as well as organising book clubs and musical talent evenings.
1333: The torch passes to 14-year-old Kyel Patrick-Lucktung who is wearing a hat. In January, Kyel was diagnosed with Osgood-Schlatter disease which causes him extreme pain in his knees. Despite this, he's determined to carry on running, playing rugby and enjoying karate.
1334: The flags are out and the windscreen wipers are swishing back and forth on cars as Kyel runs.
1337: Carrying the Olympic flame involves just a trip up the road from Morecambe local Paul Hattersley, but the 44-year-old is taking part in the relay after regaining the use of his arms and legs. Paul is recovering from Guillian Barrie Syndrome and now plans to run a marathon before he reaches 50.
1340: Next up is Laura Johnson who came steaming into view as she picked up the flame. She skips along and urges the crowds to cheer on, despite the rain.
The streets are packed as she walks through.
1344: Our torch team have informed us that at this point a member of the crowd has slipped in the rain and the torch security team have gone to assist.
1347: Next up with the flame is 13-year-old Molly Newton O'Brien, who dreams of one day competing in the Olympics. Molly is a budding cross-country and triathlete so she's more than used to these wet conditions. People chant her name as she runs with the flame.
1353: Josh Simpson takes up the torch and we'd advise keeping an eye out for some fancy footwork because the 19-year-old is a football coach and referee. He also recently won the UK championship in freestyle martial arts.
1356: Our next torchbearer Raymond Townsend has been nominated by his grandson, who he taught to play cricket. The 76-year-old has been a stalwart at the Pendle Forest Sports Club for 59 years, where he played cricket and football before being named the club president.
He seems like a jolly man as he waves and walks with the flame as it passes Lancaster Castle, Grade I listed Lancaster Priory and heads to Lancaster University waved on by thousands of schoolchildren waving flags and a sea of umbrellas.
This was the moment Molly Newton O'Brien passed the torch to Nicola Taylor. Penni tweets: "Yay I saw the torch!!"
1359: Elaine Dolan is next up with the flame. Three years ago, Elaine and her husband Ken set up a football club for children in the Breightmet area of Bolton. The club now has eight teams and last season the under-10s won their league. Elaine and Ken were recently invited to Buckingham Palace as a thank you for their work with grassroots football.
1404: David Watson takes up the flame. The 25-year-old from Preston lost both his legs and his right arm when he was injured whilst on patrol in Afghanistan two years ago. David has since taken part in Paralympic sports and could have represented Britain at the London Paralympics if he hadn't picked up a shoulder injury.
His friend helps him walk with the flame, before he takes the rest of the leg on his own, holding the flame above his head.
Pipers play behind him in support.
1411: Dave gets a huge cheer as he passes the flame on to Steven Walker, who has served in Iraq. The 35-year-old now raises funds for Marie Curie, Help the Heroes and the Royal British Legion.
1415: If you're planning to go to see the torch in Blackpool later, the Council want to make it clear that the Tower Ballroom event (where the cauldron will be lit) is ticketed and sold out - so anyone turning up to see the cauldron lighting will be disappointed.
1416: Thanks to Paul Davis on Facebook who says: "Lancaster is a CITY not a town." (See 1213 BST comment).
Watching #bbctorchcam from afar is Tommy Stafford who tweets: "@BBC2012 Tommy in, Rhode Island USA The enthusiasm of the crowd in the rain is just incredible."
1417: The torch is now in a lantern and is being taken to Garstang.
Later on today pop band McFly's Harry Judd will carry the flame in Blackpool. He tweets: "On my way up to Blackpool to dance and run with the Olympic torch! Its going to be awesome! What an honour."
Fellow band mate Tom Fletcher tweets: "Pretty darn cool!"
1420: Hello to Claire Rogers on Facebook who says: "A big mention to Torrisholme Primary School. The staff and parents walked 422 children in the pouring rain to see the torch pass through on Morecambe Road. They even got a low five from the runner. Very proud of them all, they were drenched and cold, but never complained. A huge well done."
1422: The weather has not let up today. BBC Radio Lancashire's Phil Cunliffe described the wind as "gale force" in Lancaster.
1427: Here is a picture of David Watson who carried the flame in Lancaster.
1429: Just a short stop down the A6 for the Olympic flame before it arrives in Garstang. It's a place with a bit of history as the market town dates back to the 11th Century and is named in the Domesday Book as the rather unpronounceable Cherestanc.
It also stakes a claim as the World's first fair trade town.
1432: Laura Addison starts the relay again through her hometown of Garstang. After recovering from illness, the 14-year-old raises money for the hospital that helped her recovery. And when she's left school she plans to volunteer overseas, even if it's digging ditches!
Looks like Laura's shoelace has come loose - and a member of the Torch Security Team kneels on the rain-soaked road to do it up, is there no end to the TST dedication?
1432: Could we see some high-kicks and karate chops from our next torchbearer? Alf Love runs a kickboxing and martial arts school in Stacksteads, Lancashire. His nomination also says he has "a great sense of humour and takes no nonsense."
He's certainly kicking up his heels as he runs along, with the Garstang townsfolk out under umbrelllas to watch.
1440: Is there a doctor on the relay? There could be as our next torchbearer, 15-year-old Bethany Helm hopes to become a doctor. Currently , Bethany volunteers at a home for the disabled.
She jogs over to high five someone she knows in the crowd.
1443: Lots of screams for Bethany as the relay heads through the town, and past the Royal Oak pub where King Charles II reportedly spent the night in 1679
1444: Mateo Sanderson is next to carry the flame. Teo is affected by cerebral palsy in all four limbs but he still raises plenty of money each year for Children in Need. He says he is also hugely excited by the Olympics.
Market Place is packed with spectators out to see the relay, despite the weather.
1448: The flame passes to Mohammed "Riz" Rizwan Yaqub. He's a tutor on the north-west Personal Best programme, which has taken inspiration from the 2012 London Olympics to help the over-16s find employment and learn new skills.
He is the last torchbearer in Garstang.
1452: Looks like we have lost the picture. BBC Radio Lancashire's Phil Cunliffe said while the weather is "still pouring with rain" he thinks he saw the sun as the torch went through Garstang - are you sure Phil?
1458: The torch is in convoy heading for the village of St Michael's on Wyre
1502: Danielle Sharp is the first to carry the torch through the village. The 32-year-old used to find walking painful but after a spell of physiotherapy she has now taking up running to raise money for charity, including taking part in the scary-sounding Running Backwards Races.
Only forwards today please Danielle!
1506: Blackpool Council say the torch relay will now avoid Blackpool promenade because of the 50mph winds.
1508: Rachel Lister passes the flame to Dave Gilmore - no, not the one from Pink Floyd. He works for the Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service and co-hosts a radio show once a month to promote fire safety. No putting out the torch now Dave!
He's slapping hands with spectators all along the village's main street
A sympathetic Sam Sheikh has tweeted: "@BBC2012 Bless the security guys.. they must be soaked!"
1514: The 3G coverage has dropped out again, meaning we've lost the picture. Hopefully it will be back soon.
BBC Radio Lancashire's Phil Cunliffe says well-wishers kitted out in their wellies are getting drenched but there is a great spirit and community spirit amongst villagers in St Michaels on Wyre who have braved the elements to see the torch relay.
Steve Logie tweets from Brighton Michigan: "Wow watching all the hearty people in such horrid weather,it shows the real spirit of the British people!"
1526: The relay is on its way to Fleetwood, known for its fishing industry, although this has declined in recent decades. It's also the home of Fishermans' Friends cough sweets.
The town stages music festivals including the annual Fleetwoodstock which has been running since 2005.
BBC Radio Lancashire's Sally Naden thought she was on her own at the seafront in Fleetwood near Marine Hall as she waits for the torch procession to reach the seaside town. Then she spotted hundreds in their cars getting respite from the wind and rain. And she warned umbrellas are no good in this weather!
1534: We're wondering if everyone in the town is well kitted out for the weather - you certainly need a mac in Fleetwood today... (sorry!)
Of course "thunder only happens when it rains". Any other topical weather/ Fleetwood related lines? Tweet us @BBC2012 with your gems.
1537: First up in Fleetwood is Simon Platt. The Cumbrian represents Great Britain in nordic skiing - also known as cross-country skiing - and is part of the development squad.
1540: You can really see that wind blowing in from the sea as teenage volunteer Jacob Adams takes up the flame.
The 14-year-old helps out at the Claremont Community Centre with their social clubs for the elderly and is a dab hand at designing posters to advertise outings and events too.
1543: Here's Leila Hamrang from Manchester taking her turn with the torch. The 23-year-old has twice battled through leukaemia but has continued to work for charitable and voluntary organisations. In her free time, she cycles and climbs.
Leila's taking it steady in the battering winds and rain. She's taken off the clear waterproof poncho as the wind was whipping it up around her arms and face.
1545: The torch is passing Fleetwood's famous North Euston Hotel which was built in 1841. It overlooks the sea and was built to serve overnight guests making the rail journey from London Euston, and was close to the point of departure for the steamers to Scotland.
1546: For those of you up ahead in Blackpool, the council says there are three changes to the torch relay route:
The torch will arrive in Blackpool on St George's Ave, before turning right on Anchorsholme Lane E to join Fleetwood Rd as previously organised.
When the torch arrives at Gynn Square, it will go down Dickson Rd, then Talbot Road and rejoin the original route again on Market Street.
The flame will then go through the town centre: Church St - Coronation St - Albert Rd - Bank Hey Street before entering the Tower.
1547: Malcolm Bell should have no problem with this relay leg after his recent epic cycle ride from West Yorkshire to Africa. The 32-year-old survived the peaks of the Pyrenees, electrical storms in Spain and even a cracked bone in his neck while raising £17,000 for The Massai Heritage Preservation Foundation.
Malcolm has just passed the Lower Lighthouse, designed by Decimus Burton in 1840.
1550: Leon Gledhill takes up the Olympic flame. The 14-year-old from Hulme in Manchester is supporting his month Wendy after she was diagnosed with cancer. Leon is also a keen swimmer - and has a decent collection of trophies and medals to prove it.
Good job he's used to the water as he's soaked already but is waving cheerily to the crowd.
1554: This is The Mount - a large park on the sea front which is topped by a pavilion built in 1902. The torch team is having a short stop here - and presumably a warming cup of tea.
1557: Hello to Maggie McClymont, who has got in touch on Facebook to tell us she's braving the severe weather at the next stop for the torch: "Tippling down in Cleveleys and blowing a hooly! I've got my brolly hat ready!" Stay with it Maggie!
1606: The relay has been lightening hearts here despite the weather. One woman told BBC Radio Lancashire's Sally Naden: "We've been stood here for an hour and got absolutely soaked but it was worth every minute to see the beam on that lad Leon Gledhill's face."
1612: And the relay is off again, with Helen Jackson taking the flame and running smartly with it before handing it on to Martin Green.
It's very windy here and it's taking a long time to pass the flame in the torch kiss but finally it works.
Martin is a fundraiser for the Brown Dog charity which raises funds to treat cancer patients. The 53-year-old completed triathlons, climbed Ben Nevis and cycled coast-to-coast as part of his efforts.
1618: Blackburn's Jaffer Hussain carries the flame now. His nominator says: "He's been my youth worker for over a year and has changed my life in so many ways. Through him I've acquired life skills, communication skills and knowledge that no other could offer me. Hundreds of people could tell you the same."
1620: A little jig between Jaffer and the next torchbearer Victoria Huyton. We should see a decent technique from the 27-year-old as she's a sprint and hurdles coach for Blackpool Athletics club. She also coaches athletes with disabilities across Lancashire and helps Everton Ladies with their sprint training.
1623: Kajol Lally collects the torch. The 15-year-old is one of the creative forces behind Blackpool's Under The Town music, arts and fashion festival organised by young people.
She holds her hand to her face to protect it from the elements.
1626: Our next torchbearer Al Jemson has been nominated by his father, John. Al has served in the British Army for 22 years and has been on tours of duty in Northern Ireland, Iraq and Afghanistan as well as a peace-keeping trip to Bosnia. Al is now a sergeant major and teaches troops in Canada.
1631: John Richardson is described by his nominator as a "fantastic, marathon-running Grandad," who also mentors local athletes he hands the flame to Ann Stanley who volunteers for the Salvation Army and Mencap. The 57-year-old also reduced her working hours so she could spend more time on her involvement with the community.
1634: A kiss from Ann for the next torchbearer Ben Holmes. The 14-year-old was born with Achondroplasia, a form of dwarfism. He's hoping to represent Britain at the Paralympics Games in the future in the shot and discus competitions.
1639: After using a wheelchair for most of his stint, Ben gets out and runs the final part with the torch, before passing it on.
1640: It's a group running with the torch now, hold your breath, William Crompton, Katie Grime, Mark Howie, Matthew Kemp, Noel McDonald, Donna Anderson, Karl Megarry, Lee Taylor, John Li and Adrian Crump.
They are passing the flame between them as they go.
Good support from Twitter for the hardy torchbearers today.
Tracey Camsell tweets: "Keep smiling, keep shining!! Lovely to see the weather hasn't dampened anyone spirits! I'm watching you all online."
Meanwhile waiting in Blackpool, Carl Parkinson tweets "#drownedrats Braving it for the torch in Blackpool #bringiton #bbctorcham #bbc2012." Hang in there Carl!
1646: Soon the flame will arrive at a tram stop in Cleveleys for a journey on one of the electric vehicles. The tram line between Fleetwood and Blackpool has been here for over 100 years.
1647: The Olympic flame passes to another fireman. This time it's Dean Seaward. The 50-year-old made headlines in 2008 when he saved the lives of a family trapped on the roof of a burning building in Blackpool. Dean went to their rescue without breathing equipment and was awarded the Queen's Gallantry Medal for bravery.
1650: Peter Cunningham is up next with the Olympic flame. The 70-year-old pastor bought a holiday camp 40 years ago so young people could go on breaks. But his work hasn't stopped there, he also set up a soup kitchen and runs a £16m portfolio of housing for the homeless across the UK.
1652: Peter's taking it all in his stride - and he's also determined to hold onto his flat cap. Even when the blustery weather whipped it clear of his head, he pulled it back on.
1654: Everyone in the crowd rushes over to see Peter take the flame on the tram. He's joining at the Rossall School stop and will be getting off at the West Drive stop. Bet he's glad to be inside!
1659: A cheery wave and smile from Peter as he holds the flame aloft in its lantern. And the tram's off!
We can see a glint of chain of office around the necks of two passengers - looks like the mayor and mayoress are on board.
The 147 tram is named the "Michael Airey" in recognition of his prominent role in restoring and returning this tram to operation.
It currently boasts the sign "Sorry Not in Service", we beg to differ!
1704: The tram looks lovely but Melonie Pickering has got in touch on Facebook with this insight: "Oh thats a very uncomfy tram to ride on....I speak from experience :-) It rocks and rolls almost as much as Elvis did!"
1707: We reckon those on the tram are lucky, even if it is a bumpy ride. The BBC's Phil Cunliffe at the scene has described the conditions as "absolutely appalling. It's nigh on impossible to keep dry."
1709: Pastor Peter is back with his hat firmly in place. He's about to disembark from the tram as the Olympic torch relay continues into Blackpool. No news on whether he's got a return to take him back home.
1712: An exciting leg for Peter is over as he "kisses" his torch with the one being carried now by Heather Harper. The 53-year-old was unable to work for more than 25 years after suffering with anorexia nervosa but she recently worked on a 12-week placement and says: "Now I manage my illness, my illness doesn't manage me."
1716: Dave Burns is next with the torch, and he starts his leg with a thumbs-up and a wave. The Lancashire local has spinal arthritis and now uses a wheelchair but he continues to raise money for charity, and has even taken part in marathons.
1719: Dave, whose wheelchair had Union Jack wheel rims - is pretty nifty on his stint there. He links arms with the next torchbearer Janette Mills, who's running in her home town of Cleveleys. Janette has helped set up local NHS netball and football leagues and is also a huge fan of the Olympic Games.
1720: Our next torchbearer is on the move. Aiming for Paralympic selection, local woman Lisa Daley has competed in athletics for over 15 years, competing in the visually impaired T13 classification at the 400m and 200m. The 27-year-old has represented Great Britain at European and World Championships and in her spare time is a coach for the Blackpool Bears Multi Disability Sports Club.
1723: Lisa has a guide runner with her. He's also dressed in all-white and the crowd are being treated to two sets of cheerful waves.
1725: Another do-si-do between Lisa and our next runner Jane Crosland, who is a described in her nomination as "the one person you can depend on to always be there for you, make you smile, and solve whatever situation you feel is unbearable".
We're told she's passionate about most sports and was devastated not to get Olympic tickets. Hopefully this will make up for it!
1728: We've got high-fives to mark the next changeover - if you're reading this why not give yourself one too, just to mark the Olympic flame reaching Blackpool, its final stop of day 35.
Next with the torch is Dong Rina who is a Chinese TV journalist. She has reported on three Olympic Games and was on hand to witness Athens 2004 gold medal hurdler Liu Xiang's progression in his sport.
1730: Here's 82-year-old Dennis Adelsberg who was inspired to run by his father who ran the marathon trials for the 1908 London Olympics.
His family nominated him, saying he has been a prominent member of local running clubs for many years and has run marathons for charity, raising money for a CAT scanner appeal and the Stroke Association among others. Aged 80, he completed his 11th London Marathon on behalf of Macmillan Nurses.
1733: High winds meant this evening's planned outdoor celebration on the Headand had to be moved indoors to the cosy confines of Blackpool Tower. And you can see why from this photo...
1735:The torch is with Kirsty Ashton, who suffers from Neurofibromatosis a lifelong condition that causes tumours to grow on the nerve endings. Kirsty has at least one tumour on every nerve on her spine, and tumours on most of her major nerves.
Despite this, she has raised £85,000 for children's charity "When You Wish Upon a Star" which allows ill children to go on holiday and to visit Santa.
1739: The one good thing about the windy conditions is that the flags that are lining the route are flapping gloriously. No limp flags here as Kirsty completes her leg with an arm to lean on from a member of the torch security team.
1742: After losing her brother to skin cancer, Stacy Young from Bolton started the Shades charity to protect school children from malignant melanoma through education. Stacy has raised more than £20,000, involved the local councils in joint funding and has established a programme that gives schools the opportunity to install shaded areas in playgrounds.
Stacy has the Olympic flame now. The chap momentarily running alongside her carrying a big golf umbrella was a bit of tease though wasn't he?
1745: There's a continental kiss on both cheeks for Stacy from the next torchbearer, Frenchman Denis Lellouche.
1749: There's a burst of "Singing in the Rain" from the Blackpool crowd just before "Aunty Kath" a.k.a Kathleen Atkinson, takes the torch. The 72-year-old from Chorley has been a lollipop lady on the Wigan Road for four decades. In that time she has guided "hundreds, perhaps thousands of children to the two primary schools, and the local playgroups and toddlers groups."
1753: Aunty Kath hands over the torch to Sue Cogley, who has some skills which could come in pretty handy today. She's a founder member of Paddlers for Life dragon boat team.
The group paddles its two dragon boats each Sunday on Windermere with the aim of providing support and exercise following diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer.
Her nominator said: "If anyone had ever said to me I would be in a dragon boat following breast cancer I would have laughed as I am scared of boats and water but something changes after a cancer diagnosis and Sue and the team were there to pick up the pieces and help me back on the road to recovery"
1756: There's a shout of "Sue, you're doing well." A nice spot of encouragement there as Sue waves to the spectators along the route.
1757: Our next torchbearer is off like a rabbit out of a trap. He's only 21 but Jack Robinson from Spalding has spent much time in recent years raising money for charity, walking the Pennine Way for cancer research and riding from Land's End to John O'Groats for kidney research.
It's blustery on the relay route but the Blackpool folk are still turning out to catch a glimpse of the flame. Cassandra told our team on the scene: "It's something that we will never see again in Blackpool. It is something very special."
1800: There's another decent turn of pace for our next torchbearer John Farnworth. The 26-year-old is an international football freestyle champion from Preston who has travelled to more than 30 countries to showcase his skills and motivate children.
He recently completed the London Marathon with a different. He did keepy uppies the entire way round which took more than 10 hours.
1801: Clovis Asong has just completed his leg too. Apologies, he was on the road before John Farnworth but had such good pace we nearly missed him. Peter Robinson has also done a rather swift leg with the Olympic flame.
1806: Next up with the flame is James Dixon from Formby. He currently volunteers at a multi-sports club, coaches for a cricket team and helps run a variety of sports at a local deaf school three times a week.
James is a fast bowler also plays for the deaf England cricket team and was awarded disabled athlete of the year at this years Preston Sports awards for his achievements in the Deaf Ashes tour 2011.
England fans can look away now, as Australia retained the Deaf Ashes on home soil.
1809: The flame is in the hands of Blackpool man Ian Howson, 68. He's a governor at a school for children with significant disabilities. He and his wife also foster five children, three of whom have significant disabilities. His nomination says his energy is "boundless". So we're expecting a lively relay leg here.
1810: The Porter family have waited for the Olympic flame in Gynn Square. Kelly Porter said it is a "once in a lifetime opportunity" to see the Olympic torch. Her son Daniel said he isn't letting the weather dampen his spirits. "It's very special," he said.
1812: Beverly Foster has completed 16 marathons for charity, finished a triathalon in four hours and also been on the Krypton Factor. Hopefully her stint with the torch won't be quite so gruelling! Wisely Beverley has opted for a twisted, French plait to keep her tresses away from the flame - and the rain.
1814: The tooting of a lone plastic horn welcomes Sarah Cross for her relay leg. She's a teacher for children with a visual impairment and has been a driving force in the "No Limits" programme that enables the youngsters to participate in a variety of adventurous and exciting activities that they would not normally have access to.
1818: The Olympic flame is handed over to Chris Owens, 21, from Skelmersdale. He regularly devotes his day off to a local charity called Twinkle House which provides facilities for children with learning difficulties.
It's a case of hoods up and jackets zipped for the spectators who've turned out to see him through this slightly altered route to Blackpool's famous tower.
If you're in Blackpool and braving the weather, please do tweet us in any comments or photos to @bbc2012.
1820: Next up with the torch is Richard Clement from Blackpool. Richard suffered horrific injuries in 2010 while on active service in Afghanistan, losing both legs and suffered extensive injuries to his torso and an arm.
He now champions the cause of injured soldiers and has campaigned successfully for soldiers to have the right to have their sperm frozen before tours of duty.
1823: Richard is doing a grand job on what looks like a bit of an uphill stretch. The Olympic flame has been attached to his wheelchair so he can push the wheels along.
Members of the torch security team give bursts of encouraging rounds of applause and there are shouts of "Come on" and general whoops from the crowd.
1827: A great effort from Richard, who receives a firm handshake from the next carrier Mark Ricketts. He organised a charity bike ride from Wigan to Southport to raise £2,500 for a local boy who needed to travel to the USA for treatment for his rare form of cancer.
Brian Thomson has got in touch in Twitter: "@bbc2012 Great effort by Richard Clement on the stiff uphill leg from the Gynn...fantastic."
1830: We've got a health-themed quartet here: Susan Henry who is the driving force behind the NHS 2012 Challenge to encourage staff to lead more active lives.
She is joined by Sara Braidwood from New Brighton who contributes to all manner of fitness and wellbeing schemes; Alex McCrudden who set up and delivered pilates classes within the hospital where she works; and Jean Blevin who played a leading role in the NHS NW Corporate Games.
1831: The BBC's Steve Becker has praised the efforts of the Blackpool residents who filled the streets in strong winds and lashing rain. "Full respect to the hardy people of Blackpool who turned out in their hundreds at Gynn Square."
1836: A lively leg from the all-female foursome. They must have that Friday feeling because there's been some high-energy moves in their leg of the relay, including one of them dashing off into the crowd before being retrieved by a member of the ever-watchful security team.
1840: A glimpse of its final destination the Blackpool Tower, has heralded a hairy moment for the Olympic flame. The rain has returned in sheets and coupled with the high winds the flame has been extinguished, so it's back to the back-up bus to be re-lit from the lantern.
1841: There's no messing about from the relay team and the flame is burning brightly once more and on its way to the tower.
1844: Now taking the flame is James Wood who works with the Addaction service for drugs users in Blackpool. James is a brave soul because it really is lashing it down now. He seems cheery enough though as he waves to the crowd.
1845: Sad news for those with a head for heights. The Olympic flame won't be carried to the top of the Blackpool Tower now because of the high winds that have whipped up.
1847: A lady hoping to be taking part in the London Games is Paralympian Shelly Woods. She's on home turf with the torch as she's from the Layton area of Blackpool. The wheelchair athlete won the Great North Run in 2005, setting a new British record for the half-marathon in the process. Shelly is also the national record holder over 5,000 metres and won silver medals in her very first London Marathon in 2005 and again in 2006.
Representing Team GB at the 2008 Paralympics in Beijing, she won a bronze medal in the 5,000 metres wheelchair final - which was staged a second time after a crash in the original race.
Seven-year-old Molly Butterworth was born on 20 December in 2004 or 20/12 so is an Olympic baby, of sorts… and now she has touched an Olympic torch.
Her mother cheekily asked Shelly Woods if she could hold it and she said yes.
1850: A throng awaits Shelly outside the entrance to the Blackpool Tower. Stay with us as we switch to pictures from BBC North West's broadcast from inside the tower on #bbctorchcam's livestream.
1854: Thanks to Anthony Ellison for sending in this photograph of him with Blackpool torchbearer John Franworth.
1854: Stand by McFly fans, next up with the flame is drummer Harry Judd who is going to "Shine a Light" with the torch.
Harry contributes to charities including Eyes A Light and Teenage Cancer Trust. He is very involved in helping raise awareness and funds, and regularly visits the hospitals and homes. He also climbed Ben Nevis with fellow band mate Tom Fletcher to raise funds for underprivileged children.
1855: Harry and his Strictly Come Dancing partner Aliona Vilani are now dancing around Blackpool's Tower Ballroom with flame in hand to the sounds of Queen's "We are the Champions." Smooth moves!
1856: Well that was fun and a very cheery end to a soggy day for the Olympic torch relay. Harry and Aliona are showing some nifty team work again as they light the cauldron in the historic ballroom.
1900: There's a quick word from Harry, who says it was a "special moment". The final word goes to BBC presenter Tony Livesey who, when the cauldron is lit, quips: "It's the first time I've been warm all day."
1902: And it's good night from Torch HQ. The relay returns on Saturday at 06:05 BST where we'll be following the torch from Lytham St Annes to Manchester. Raincoats at the ready!
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