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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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Lincoln
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Saxilby
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Darlton
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East Markham
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Tuxford
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Kirton
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Boughton
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Edwinstowe
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Mansfield
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Kelham
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Newark-on-Trent
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Balderton
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Grantham
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Radcliffe-on-Trent
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National Water Sports Centre
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West Bridgford
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Nottingham
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Lincoln
- Minster Yard, Lincoln Cathedral
- Castle Hill
- Lincoln Castle
- Union Road
- Burton Road
- Yarborough Road (B1273)
- The Avenue (B1273)
- Brayford Way (A57)
- Carholme Road (A57)
- Saxilby Road (A57)
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Saxilby
- Mill Lane (B1241)
- Church Road
- High Street
- Bridge Street
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Darlton
- Dunham Road (A57)
- Broad Gate (A57)
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East Markham
- Askham Road
- High Street
- Plantation Road
- Hall Road
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Tuxford
- Tuxford Road
- Eldon Street
- Ollerton Road (A6075)
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Kirton
- Ollerton Road (A6075)
- Main Street (A6075)
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Boughton
- Main Street (A6075)
- Tuxford Road (A6075)
- Forest Road (A6075)
- Ollerton Road (A616)
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Edwinstowe
- Sherwood Forest Visitor Centre Car Park
- Swinecote Road (B6034)
- Footpath leading to cricket pitch
- Swinecote Road (B6034)
- High Street (B6034)
- West Lane (B6034)
- Mansfield Road (A6075)
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Mansfield
- Peafield Lane (A6075)
- Leeming Lane North (A60)
- Leeming Lane South (A60)
- Birding Street
- Westdale Road
- Rebecca Addlington Swimming Centre
- Rebecca Adlington Swimming Centre
- Westdale Road
- West Bank Lea
- Stone Cross Lane
- West Bank Avenue
- Chesterfield Road South (A6009)
- Westgate
- Church Street
- Bridge Street
- Ratcliffe Gate (A617)
- Rock Hill
- Southwell Road West
- Southwell Road West (A6191)
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Kelham
- Main Road (A617)
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Newark-on-Trent
- Great North Road (B6326)
- Newark Castle
- Bar Gate (B6166)
- Kirk Gate
- Church Street
- Market Place
- Bridge Street
- Carter Gate
- London Road (B6326)
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Balderton
- London Road (B6326)
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Grantham
- Manthorpe Road (A607)
- Castlegate
- Avenue Road
- High Street (B1174)
- North Street (A607)
- Barrowby Road (A52)
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Radcliffe on Trent
- Bingham Road
- Main Road
- Nottingham Road
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National Water Sports Centre
- National Water Sports Centre car park
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West Bridgford
- Radcliffe Road (A6520)
- London Road (A60)
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Nottingham
- Victoria Embankment
- Wilford Grove
- Felton Road
- Wilford Crescent
- Bathley Street
- Meadows Way
- Ryehill Street
- London Road (A60)
- Belward Street (A60)
- National Ice Centre
- Lower Parliament Street
- Southwell Road (A612)
- Bath Street
- Beck Street
- Huntington Street
- Hockley
- Belward Street
- Hollow Stone
- High Pavement
- Weekday Cross
- Middle Pavement
- Albert Street
- Wheeler Gate
- Friar Lane
Evening Celebration
Old Market Square, Nottingham
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0741: After its busy day yesterday, the Olympic flame has had a bit of a lie-in this morning.
0743: Good morning and welcome to our live coverage of day 41 of the Olympic torch relay, today travelling exactly 100 miles from Lincoln to Nottingham.
Your early text commentators are Jenny Minard and Ian Westbrook.
0749: The torch starts today's journey at Lincoln Cathedral and then quickly moves to Lincoln Castle, where Richard Woods was up bright and early to take this picture of crowds waiting at 07:00 BST:
0751: We will not be able to see torchbearer number one Dorothy Fraser as she runs from Minster Yard at Lincoln Cathedral, across Castle Hill and through the grounds of Lincoln Castle which she should be starting to do around now. The #bbctorchcam pictures you can see now are showing the day's second torchbearer Deidre Miles.
0755: BBC Radio Lincolnshire reporters Nicola Gilroy and Lisa North said anticipation was building at Lincoln Castle and in Castle Square this morning as people waited for the torch to set off:
0757: Although we don't have video from inside the Castle grounds, we do have this snap tweeted by BBC Radio Lincolnshire's Nicola Gilroy:
0800: The flame comes into view with Dorothy and is is passed to Deidre Miles who is currently Deputy Chief Commissioner for the Midlands area of Girl Guiding, covering 11 counties and about 75,000 members. She was previously County Commissioner for Girl Guiding in Nottinghamshire from 2005 - 2011.
0803: Good news for Mark Marky Townsend as he tells our BBC London 2012 Facebook page: " Hooray!!!! Managed to get today off work so will be seeing torch come through Mansfield!!!"
0805: Team GB Olympic gymnast Sam Oldham now has the torch - no cartwheels or triple somersaults, just a steady jog up a very wet-looking road. The 19-year-old won two gold medals at the European Youth Olympics in 2010.
0808: BBC Radio Lincolnshire's Nicola Gilroy reported on the torch's start at Lincoln Castle: "There are crowds either side - children, adults, all waving flags. There are people hanging out of the castle windows."
0814: Youth worker Dan Hargreaves finishes his run and passes the flame to Shirley Kay. She has made a significant contribution to our local community by volunteering for the past 25 years as a riding instructor for the Grimsby and Cleethorpes Riding for the Disabled Charity.
0817: BBC Radio Lincolnshire's Lisa North is talking to people who saw the torch at Lincoln Cathedral.
One man admitted he had tears in his eyes as he watched with his children.
"You can still hear that the bells of the cathedral are still ringing," says Lisa. "It did rain a little bit but it certainly didn't dampen anyone's spirits. Everyone had their Union Jack umbrellas out so it really didn't matter."
0819: Pleased that our coverage has helped out Richard Pennystan, who tells our BBC London 2012 Facebook page: "This is brilliant, I wasn't able to get to Lincoln to see Dan Hargreaves carry the torch, but was able to enjoy it from here. He is such a legend, so glad to see him honoured in this way."
0823: A good shot of the day's first torchbearer Dorothy Fraser, courtesy of Jonathan Cresswell:
0824: Jake Mason qualified for The English Schools competition four times and the UK Games twice. In 2005 when he was 14 Jake smashed the Under 15s Eastern Counties combined events record with five personal bests.
0829: That's it for Lincoln - next stop Saxilby. While following the relay through these pages, you can also listen to BBC Radio Lincolnshire's coverage online.
0833: The village of Saxilby sits on England's oldest canal, the Foss Dyke.
BBC Radio Lincolnshire presenter Rod Whiting, who is waiting for the torch there, says the village is packed. "I can see there are about three bits of pavement I can see further up the road. It's quite a challenge actually for the authorities here because it's quite a narrow high street and quite a busy village."
0839: So into Saxilby with Youth Parliament member Joseph Hayat.
0846: In 1997 our next torchbearer Glen Keeble was knocked off his motorbike and he lost his right arm, broke both legs, a rib and his neck in two places. After years of operations he regained his mobility and when physically able, he did a sponsored run from Sleaford to Ruskington.
0848: Michael Hortin, who is producing the BBC Radio Lincolnshire breakfast show in Saxilby, says: "I'm going to get told off because I told people not to say it's fantastic, but do you know what, it is fantastic," he says.
0851: Apologies for the temporary loss of pictures - problems with the 3G signal in Saxilby right now.
While we're waiting for the pictures to come back why not check out where the torch will be going today.
Chloe is keeping us guessing about what we'll see when the torch relay finishes today. She tweets: "Don't mean to be a geek but Nottingham City Centre looks awesome for the torch. Woop woop."
We're wondering what it looks like now, Tweet us a picture @bbc2012 ...
0857: The torch is now due to be leaving Saxilby and moving on to Darlton.
Earlier today (see 0814) Dan Hargreaves carried the torch in Lincoln.
BBC School Reporters from Lincoln Castle Academy interviewed Dan about his role as a torchbearer and his job,
"I'm absolutely delighted to be representing Lincoln," he told the School Report team. "It's a real honour and I'm very, very excited about the experience. I love young people. They have passions, they are raw and energetic and go for their dreams."
0904: We are about to cross from Lincolnshire into Nottinghamshire.
After Darlton the relay visits East Markham, Tuxford, Kirton, Boughton, Edwinstowe, Mansfield, where it breaks for lunch, Kelham, Newark-on-Trent, Balderton, Belton House, Grantham, Radcliffe-on-Trent and Nottingham, where Winter Olympic gold medallists Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean will carry the flame on the ice.
0908: A couple of photos from either end of the day have arrived with us via Twitter. Victoria F-C was up bright and early to photograph the day's first torchbearer Dorothy Fraser at Lincoln Castle:
Meanwhile BBC Radio Nottingham have retweeted this photo fron Hannah Meredith of the stage being set up for tonight's evening celebration in Nottingham:
0909: That was a narrow escape! The huge convoy of vehicles is travelling up the A57 and a woman crosses the road in front of it seemingly completely oblivious to everything. Head down she carries on walking right in the path of the media truck.
0911: We want to find out whether you have been given time to watch the relay by your employer when it has visited your village, town or city. Did your boss give you half an hour to go into the streets or were you chained to your computer or other place of work as it went through?
Are you a teacher or school pupil? We have seen plenty of kids out on the streets but did your school empty out to welcome the relay or did lessons continue as normal?
Get in touch via Twitter to @BBC2012 or on our BBC London 2012 Facebook page - we want to hear from you.
0913: "You are going to want to run at the start," a torch security team member tells Lucy Richards as her torch is lit to start the Darlton leg of the relay - and run she does as she sets off.
Lucy supported her mother who began chemotherapy for breast cancer on the day London was awarded the Olympics. Her mum says: "For the whole summer holidays she was my constant companion, never complaining when we could not go out, not go on holiday or she could not have friends round in case I was exposed to an infection."
And here we go with your tweets: Hello to Dan in Newark, who is at work watching with Tom and asked us to give him a shout out.
Apparently, they had a contest to win time off if he wore a football strip to support England. We wonder if he was successful.
Arran Coggan says: "I work from home so easy to pop out for 30 minutes and my daughter's whole school is going out later in Newark. Very excited!!"
0916: That's a big candle for a cake - but maybe George Gilbert who has been involved in charity work for the past 10 years, can use it later to celebrate as today is his birthday.
0919: The person who nominated Nicholas 'John' Battersby says: "My dad is amazing, he is so enthusiastic and energetic and is so busy in the local community - its like a full time job (but he's retired!). He works hard in a variety of fundraising activities including a local sponsored duck race."
His fan club are well prepared, showing #bbctorchcam a homemade red banner saying: 'John Battersby probably the best torchbearer in the world' before he sets off and following him down the road holding it throughout his stint.
0922: On the move now from Darlton to East Markham, where East Midlands Today sports editor Mark Shardlow is waiting. He says the crowds are playing some sort of giant version of ping-pong and adds: "We are expecting what is called the activation convoy to come any second now and that's when the crowd really goes into a frenzy."
0925: The village of East Markham used to be a major centre for apple growing. Although it now has less orchards, the annual Apple Day on the first Sunday in October still continues. The parish church of St John the Baptist is a notable building there.
0926: The pop music blares out as 12-year-old Georgia Zadins sets off to screams from big groups of schoolchildren along the pavement.
0928: This is David Young who comes from a separated family which at first affected his confidence. He was diagnosed with ADHD and also has 60% hearing loss in his left ear. The person who nominated him says: "I feel if David was given the chance to shine it would help him to have positive belief in himself."
He roars at the crowd and urges them to make some noise as he starts his stint.
0932: Well that has broken with convention! Alison Noble takes her torch but then stops, hands it to a member of the torch security team, and does a cartwheel in the middle of the road before retaking the flame. She continues on her way with a bit of a dance, a jig and lots of waving.
Alison was nominated for her work with a local children's charity.
0934: East Markham is gone in a flash and we now look forward to visiting Tuxford. However you can remember it thanks to this photo by BBC East Midlands Today sports editor Mark Shardlow:
0938: This is Tuxford and this is Ben Gibbons, whose younger brother Adam had a brain haemorrhage in 2008 and died. A charity was set up in Adam's memory to raise money to help local youngsters to reach their potential in sport. This is what Adam wanted to do so Ben was determined to fulfil Adam's wishes. Last year he cycled from John O'Groats to Land's End and organises many other charity events.
0944: Torchcam has just shown us a shot of Tuxford Windmill - which says it is Nottinghamshire's only independent wind-powered flour mill.
Before passing the flame to Rachael Brown, previous torchbearer Jason Brown links arms and the pair dance around in a circle.
Rachel was a police officer in 2006 when she was shot at point blank range and seriously injured on duty, having part of her bowel removed and suffering from post trumatic stress disorder. She had to retire but has taken up running for charity.
0946: Next we have Jade Phillips, who started gymnastics when she was six years old. But when she was 12 years old she was struck down by a life threatening liver disease. Her nominations says: "Despite the various hospital admissions and operations she always has a smile on her face."
0947: And it's convoy again this time to Kirton, which in the 2001 census had a population of 273.
0953: Quite a few of the residents of Kirton, includine one in a red and white fluffy wig, seem to have come out on to the streets to support 16-year-old Leah Bristow, whose school created a special award for her to recognise her contribution there and to society in general.
0956: Into the centre of the village now where lots of very young schoolchildren in their royal blue sweatshirts are out on the streets watching our next torchbearer Zachary Radford. He has been supporting his Mum to run a Cub pack despite her having disabilities after an accident at work. For the last three years he has played Ice Hockey for Sutton Sting Ice Hockey club.
1001: Two-minute journey to Boughton coming up.
We think this could be the theme of the summer - will it, or won't it rain? Lisajk hopes not, Tweeting: "On our way to see the Olympic Torch Relay in Mansfield. Hope the rain holds off!"
1005: The "street dance girl" Keeley Shaw, 17, is the first torchbearer in Boughton.
Dan Martin in Newark is really loving the torch. He says: "Please say hi to Jess, she is watching it as the torch goes near her house."
Hi Jess!
1009: Alison Padgett has struggled in life to tackle weight issues and her nomination says she had very low self esteem but from losing two stone from doing different sports, she has gone on to influence others who have had the same problems.
1014: Matthew Pearce, who now has the flame, was diagnosed with a brain tumour at 17 months old. His nomination says: "Sheffield Children's Hospital became our home and our life for the next 2 years, whilst Matthew had chemotherapy & numerous operations. The cancer was cleared, but Matt was left with Hydrocephalus. Over the years Matt has remained strong and cheerful and has done many sponsered events (his main charity being -Wish Upon A Star) to help others in his similar situation."
1016: Looks like Tracy Mounsey will be glued to #bbctorchcam coverage from around 11:11 BST as she tells our BBC London 2012 Facebook page: "Hubby Steve and his colleagues along with 1,200 pupils from Meden School & Technology College Warsop are awaiting the torch relay at Edwinstowe, I'm sure the cheers will be deafening."
Carey Fletcher is already watching and says: "Watching via live streaming in NZ - thank you BBC." Our pleasure!
1018: Next up is Devon Young - an athlete who has represented England both in gymnastics and dance. She has recently been made sports captain of one of the Houses at her school.
1021: That was a quick run from Devon, who now passes the flame over to Cian O'Hare. She works with disabled and disadvantaged young people in Derby and Nottingham, offering them new opportunities and sporting adventures, giving them confidence and a real sense of achievement.
Manjeet Gill tweets: "Saxilby gave the biggest cheers for the Olympic Torch. Great to see all who turned up and thanks to all who made this possible!"
1024: Our last torchbearer for a while is Jillian Stidever who has been involved with disability swimming from grassroots right through to a national level for over fifty years. Jill has worked with swimmers with cerebral palsy for many years and currently coaches people at all levels.
Before her run she told BBC Radio Nottingham: "I feel absolutely over the moon. The reaction from the crowd has been unbelievable. I feel wonderful. I'm not going to be running it I'm going to be walking it and enjoying it."
1030: The relay is about to go into convoy for the short journey to Sherwood Forest Visitor Centre, where the flame will have a rest and the crew will have a bit of R&R for 20 minutes.
After that the relay resumes with a photo opportunity in front of the Major Oak in the Forest. We may not be able to bring you pictures of this. On leaving the Forest at a scheduled time of 11:11 BST the flame will be taken straight into Edwinstowe.
1036: Sherwood Forest, home of the legendary Robin Hood, has been getting ready to welcome the Olympic flame as you can see from this picture gallery.
1046: Julie Jackson from Edwinstowe Business Forum is speaking to BBC Radio Nottingham as she waits for the torch to arrive.
"The flags are out waving, children are jumping around, everybody is very happy and jolly and it's wonderful. There's a fantastic party atmosphere on the High Street," she says, adding that crowds have been building there since about 8am.
1054: Don't forget we want to hear your stories about watching or not watching the relay out on the streets. Has your boss given you half an hour off or are you stuck at work and missing the big moment? Are you a teacher and has your school been allowed out on the streets or are lessons continuing as normal as the torch passes through your village, town or city?
Tell us via Twitter to @BBC2012 or visit our BBC London 2012 Facebook page and we will try to publish the best messages.
1101: The torch due to be taken about now to the Major Oak by 16-year-old torchbearer Laura Graves.
The Oak is believed to be around 800 years old and legend says Robin Hood's men used to hide out in its hollow trunk. It was voted as "Britain's favourite tree" in a survey conducted in 2002.
Laura takes part in a variety of sports and has also created school assemblies on the Olympics for primary school children while she also helps out at Brownies and Guides.
1106: Hello to Jean Townsend who says on Facebook: "It's brilliant watching the torch and seeing all the places I know today."
1108: The convoy vehicles are off. They are leaving Sherwood Forest and heading for Edwinstowe.
1115: A man dressed like a court jester appears juggling fire as the flame makes its way out of Sherwood Forest.
It looks like it is raining there as the crowds stand with umbrellas over their heads.
The first torchbearer out of the Forest is Chris Sheppard, who with his friend Adam Walker swam the straits of Gibraltar last July. They have also both swam the English Channel.
1116: Chris takes off running through streets lined full of people.
1118: Now we have Nic Williams who was named as one of the National Ice Centre's most influential figures because of all the work he does to help the local community.
1120: We seem to have lost the pictures here. Hopefully they will be back as soon as possible.
1121: BBC Radio Nottingham's Philip Chapman is waiting for the torch in Mansfield where crowds of school children have gathered - many with flags painted on their faces. It's raining there at the moment and everyone has their umbrellas out.
1124: There seems to be some more rain in store for the torch as London 2012 Games Maker Ian Sharpe on Facebook says: "I hope they've got their brollies as about 10 mins from where they are it's thundering and lightning. I'm watching it on the live feed and will be at Matlock in the morning."
Jo Wheater says: "Will be coming to see the torch come rain or shine with my five year old Thomas, who has been excited for weeks. Flags are ready."
1125: Running now is Debbie Foote, who presented a petition protesting against funding cuts to school sport to the Prime Minister on the steps of 10 Downing Street. She is also a PE and School Sport ambassador.
1128: On the plus side, at least when it is raining heavily and the clouds make everything so dark, you can see the flame shining brightly.
1130: The flame is now going to Mansfield where these people have dressed up to see the torch. The person on the left is clearly too tall for the camera but we're guessing that, that is a flame hat which the man in green is holding.
1138: The flame is now in Mansfield where the first torchbearer is about to take the flame. If you ever go swimming in Lenton, you will have Claudette Thompson-Smith, 46, to thank. She played a key role in saving the local pool, gym and community centre when they were threatened with closure.
There are huge crowds out in the rain to see the flame.
1140: BBC Radio Nottingham's Philip Chapman, reporting from Mansfield, has spoken to someone who has come all the way from Bournemouth to watch.
"There's quite a lot of excitement here and lots of school children as well," Philip says.
Gaynor Drake is thinking ahead. She says: "Torch relay finally comes to Nottingham today and the heavens are working hard to extinguish it! Better get my wellies."
1142: Next up is thirteen-year-old Kane Hoy who had to undergo heart surgery when he was just four days old. He has suffered bullying at school because of his size.
His nomination says: "This is one in the face for the bullies and such a confidence boost. It will also show that your size doesn't matter, you can do anything if you are determined."
1146: Today we're talking about wether you've got the day off work to see the torch when it comes to you. Tell us on Facebook or Twitter @bbc2012
Jo Wheater says: "A big thanks to the orthopaedic team who are still working hard as they always do at Kings Mill Hospital, even without the few of us who have managed to get the day off to see the torch and the thunderstorms!"
And we're also talking about the weather.
James Britton tweets: "Apparently it's monsoon season in Nottingham. Hope the Olympic torch enjoys that rain."
1151: Torchbearers Gareth Nicholls and Glenn Chambers are now being put back in the bus for safety as the thunder and lightning hits Mansfield.
1152: Our torch relay team in Mansfield have now told us that all the torchbearers, between now and 1205 BST when the relay breaks for lunch, are being transported on the bus due to the severe weather. The flame is still alight and is in a lantern.
A member of the torch security teams seems to be holding up the lantern for the people who have been waiting in the rain to see the relay.
1155: The flame has been tested to withstand all sorts of weather conditions and you can find out more about that in this feature.
1155: The team have waited for the lightning to pass and now this is Glenn Chambers, who has retired from the police after 30 years service. He spends his time running every year to to raise money for cancer and also coaches football to children and adults.
He is getting drenched, as the rain bounces off the pavement. The crowds are standing strong and waving flags.
1159: The next torchbearer and footballer Ella Smallwood is being well supported by her schoolmates from Arnold Hill Academy, who are also BBC School Reporters.
They say there is "excitement all around" as people awaited the torch's arrival.
Ella had to cope with the death of her mother last year and her nomination says: "Her courage and efforts demand the respect of her peers and the adults she works with."
She high-fives Glenn Chambers as she takes the flame.
1201: What a stormy day for these torchbearers and crowds, but people running beside the vehicles are low-fiving each other and keeping the energy up.
1202: The last person to run with the torch before lunch is Steve Grainger, 46, who is helping promote the legacy of sport by developing it in schools across the UK for 15 years.
1205: Steve takes the flame up onto the stage just before the torch security team stop for a lunch break at the Rebecca Adlington Swimming Centre. She won't be there, the centre is just named after the Olympian. She was born in Mansfield and was awarded an OBE in 2009. She won two Gold medals in the Beijing Olympics.
1208: It really has been raining heavily in Mansfield, this is the Market Place as tweeted by BBC Radio Nottingham's Sophie Shardlow.
Tony Hailey on Facebook is wishing all the torchbearers luck today. He says: "Makes you proud to be British seeing everyone carrying on with the torch. Hope it clears up for you all."
1209: While we're waiting for the lunch break, it's time for us to pop the kettle on and if you fancy, have a look at the pictures from today's relay.
1300: Our first torchbearer after lunch is British Olympic Association vice-chairman Albert Woods OBE, who is also president of the British Canoe Union.
He's taken up the torch here at the lunchtime celebration, after it was lit from the lantern.
Chariots of Fire playing for him. He's off, bit of a jog.
1307: Teenage speed skater Jack Burrows is wearing trainers rather than ice skates as he takes the flame. The 14-year-old won a gold medal at this year's Winter Youth Olympics in Innsbruck in the 3,000m mixed team short-track speed skating event.
Sounds like Jack's friends are out - lots of whoops and shouts for him.
1309: Ice dancing is the theme today. This is Kate-Louise Bagnall, who gets up at an eye-watering 4am six mornings a week - and at 2:30am on the seventh to train as an international-level ice dancer.
She was British Novice Level ice dance champion at 15 and now competes as part of the GB ice dance squad.
1312: This is Jenny Birch, who has been raising money for good causes for more than 50 years.
It looks a really soggy run for Jenny, but there are still flags among the brollies.
1315: Running next is Graham Astill, a veteran marathoner who once won the over 50 category in London.
He also coaches kids and helps out at Notts Athletics Club.
Steady progress here from Graham.
1322: BBC Radio Nottingham's Sophie Shardlow tweets this picture of people on the route ahead in Newark mopping up all the rain in preparation.
1325: Nice views over the Mansfield rooftops as the torch is carried uphill here.
1324: Lots of waving from Andrew Hayward, who has for many years helped to run a local club for people with special needs such as Downs Syndrome, Aspergers, behavioural problems and learning difficulties, all of whom enjoy the range of activities, including karaoke, cooking, bingo, and table tennis.
1326: A young football coach Tom Ross now, who started sharing his football skills with six and seven year olds about six years ago.
Maybe some of them will go on to play for Team GB one day?
Talking of Team GB, in case you haven't heard David Beckham has been left out of the football squad.
1331: Wiff waff time. John Mapletoft, 76, is credited with bringing many young players into table tennis.
And, aged 76, he still teaches in schools and clocks up more than 30 hours a week of coaching.
His nomination says: "I am sure there will come a time that John will have to put his bat away but this will happen as he asks St Peter where the table is, and by the way his mother lived to 105 years of age."
He gets a big hug from a female member of the torch security team before he gets under way.
1334: In case you were still grabbing a sandwich when the relay resumed after lunch, here is a picture of our first afternoon torchbearer Albert Woods OBE (see 1300 entry) taken by Bethany Wright
1337: We bid farewell to Mansfield and next stop for the torch relay is the village of Kelham which is home to Kelham Hall, said to be a masterpiece of Victorian Gothic architecture. But let's hope after today's lightning drama there are no more eerie, gothic happenings here.
By the way, if you missed the moment that lightning stopped the relay, you can watch it here.
Disappointment for Lauren Hemsley who tells us: "Great day in Mansfield but absolutly soaking and school won't let us home."
1350: The weather continues to look miserable as the convoy continues along the A617 for around another 10 minutes or so.
1353: After Kelham the relay reaches Newark. BBC Radio Nottingham's Pip Watts is waiting at Newark Castle where she says there are flags as far as the eye can see.
"It's fair to say hundreds of people have now gathered," she says. "Just half an hour ago the street was pretty much empty because people were still mopping up. But I'm reliably informed that sporting events are taking place in the market place with lots of schoolchildren. The build-up is really getting there now. Absolutely hundreds are here."
1402: First up with the torch in the village of Kelham is Olivia Foster.
1405: Everyone on their best behaviour here - Richard Eaton is a magistrate and referees in a mini soccer league.
He has helped a primary school through its £15m rebuild - so lots of people out along the relay route who should know him well.
1409: Blink and you will have missed the flame in Kelham where just two torchbearers carried it.
In six minutes time we will be in Newark, where these children are eagerly anticipating the flame's arrival:
1412: During this short journey take the time to watch this video of torch relay runner John Bowman. He carries the flame in Chelmsford on 6 July in place of his wife Kirstie who died from cancer in February.
1414: The torch relay is now arriving in the market town of Newark-on-Trent. A Horrible Histories style fact for you is that King John died at the now runined Newark Castle in 1216. During the English Civil War, Newark Castle was also an important Royalist stronghold, controlling the main route to the North and it held out against three seiges.
On a sweeter note, Newark is still home to one of British Sugar's remaining beet factories and is the birthplace of such luminaries as Olympic horsewoman Mary King and comedian Norman Hale.
1415: Our first torchbearer in the town is Macauley 'Maca' Davies-Jones, is a budding chef who volunteers for local charities and has received support from a programme which helps young people build their confidence.
1417: Sam White has come a long way to get to his moment carrying the torch.
When a tumour imploded in his brain two years ago, he collapsed. He was left unable to see, speak, walk or move his arm and had memory loss and has had to relearn all these things while living with the effects of chemotherapy, radiotherapy and brain damage.
He is passionate about sport, his nomination says, and raises awareness about brain tumour symptoms.
It says, "He smiles on his bad days, forgives those who forget his daily struggle and bravely faces up to the fact that he is different from two years ago and 'getting on with it'."
"Sam is an inspiration to all and really deserves his chance to 'shine' by being given the opportunity/privilege of carrying the Olympic torch. He represents ALL the Olympic Values by 'being Sam!'"
1420: BBC Radio Lincolnshire's Nicola Gilroy is clearly having a torch-tastic day. Having watched the torch set off from Lincoln just before 08:00 BST and sending us a picture (see 0757 entry), she is now set to see the flame for the second time today, this time with her two sons in Newark:
1421: For more than 30 years, John Knight, 71 has been involved in Nottinghamshire Schools' Athletics. He's helped bring the track and field championships to Nottinghamshire five times.
Locals are hanging out of windows to get a good view as the streets down below are packed with people.
1424: Watch for some kicks and manoeuvres here - this is 5th Dan Taekwondo master Jonathan Barker who opened his own school 27 years ago and teaches students of all ages.
1426: One more picture from BBC Radio Lincolnshire's Nicola Gilroy in Newark:
1428: Julie Smith-Yeomans raises money for charities despite working full time and dealing with cancer. Those who nominated her to carry the torch said they wanted it to give something back to her.
We will be looking out for Alison Beaumont later: "Very excited to perform at the Ice Arena with Nottingham's gold medal @LaceCityChorus to welcome the torch to Nottingham tonight!"
1432: Watch out for Robert Beall's football squad - they have God on their side. He helps to run the church football team.
And he helps out in his community and with the local school.
1433: And on that note, Jenny and Ian are off to be replaced by Claire Heald and Sarah Holt for the rest of the day.
1438: The flame passes to Charlotte "Charley" James, who sounds like one of those brilliant all-rounders - a Rainbows volunteer and a fund raiser for Parkinson's UK, after he father was diagnosed with the disease.
She helps welcome new students to University and has applied for a job with the charity READ International, which takes text books from the UK to countries in Africa.
She runs past a stretch of slightly soggy bunting, holds the torch high and is momentarily acompanied by a group of cyclists and a teenager on a scooter.
#torchcam fan Richard Woods has issued this warning on Twitter: "@BBC2012 Standby - Reports of more thunder and lightning in Grantham!" Yikes!
1446: Charley spots someone she knows in the crowd and waves with a "hiya" before passing the flame on to Thomas Carroll.
If you want to know how to keep fit, the 81-year-old would have some top tips. He runs three miles a day and, the person who nominated him says, is the same weight now as he was when he did National Service in the RAF.
He's determined to keep fit, and believes in self reliance - those qualities will come in handy here then.
1450: Bells will ring out across the UK on the morning of the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games, and will David Burgess' be one of them?
He's a stalwart in his village and was part of the project to restore its church bell.
1455: The Olympic flame is going to pose in front of Belton House for a photo and have a cup of afternoon tea too. We're hoping to get another slice of homemade poppy and elderflower cake which has been conjured up by a colleague here at Torch Relay HQ. Mmmm.
Belton House is now owned by the National Trust after being built by the Brownlow and Cust family in the late 17th Century. The house now runs tours where you can try your hand at being a footman or a scullery maid.
1507: Looks like the weather has closed in a bit on this stretch of the A1. Never forget though that the spirit of the torch relay can never be dampened!
And on that note, if you are planning to go and see the Olympic flame later in Grantham, Radcliffe on Trent, West Bridgford or Nottingham please do get in touch via Twitter @bbc2012 or using the Get Involved buttons below.
1516: The East Midlands has been lashed by stormy weather today and we're now getting mixed messages about the forecast for the rest of the day on Twitter.
David Morgan on Twitter: "@bbc2012. Rain, hail, thunder...everything apart from plagues of locusts in Grantham but easing off a little at moment."
Simon Miller on Twitter: "@bbc2012 Brightening up nicely here in Nottingham! Fingers crossed for when I see it on London Road #torchcam"
At least we know one thing for sure, that the day will end in freezing conditions at the National Ice Centre, when Olympic gold medallists Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean take to the ice.
1520: An official wearing a high-viz jacket and the hood of a hefty waterproof coat pulled over their head welcomes the torch relay convoy as it pulls up at Belton House. The team are taking a tea break here after a photo opportunity. It'll also provide an opportunity to give a raindrop-smattered #torchcam a bit of a wipe.
1539: After that pit-stop, the torch relay is on the move again, underneath the canopies of green trees and through the park gates.
The next stop is Grantham, which may be most renowned for its famous daughter Margaret Thatcher, the UK's first female PM.
But she's not the only noteworthy one - Grantham also had the UK's first female police officers.
1545: Well, it seems like an age since we've seen an Olympic torchbearer. Thankfully, here's one now. The running bug bit Andrew Baumohl in his twenties and he hasn't looked back.
Running, biking, triathlons - he's turned in to a "neoprene sports gear" lover who raises money for charity, his nomination says.
Makes a "mean eggs benedict" too, apparently.
1547: Here's Luke White now. The 12-year-old has to undergo skin graft operations, but he's a keen rugby and football player, for his school, and at Lincoln City Football Academy.
1550: That was a very solid leg from Luke and he's passed the flame on now to Deborah Lye.
The 'L' word of the London 2012 Olympic Games, Legacy, is partly the responsibility of Deborah, international development director at UK Sport.
She looks after initiatives designed to help young people, expecially in disadvantaged communities, to learn through sport.
The International Inspiration programme works with 12.9m young people across 20 countries.
1552: The sun is trying to come out for Deborah's stint with the torch but the weather really has been treating everybody on the relay route once again.
BBC Radio Lincolnshire's Jess Quayle took this picture of two torch watchers getting soaked in Grantham.
The station's Scott Dalton, also in Grantham, said: "Basically we had about an hour ago this massive thunderstorm and downpour of rain.
"Absolute chaos it was for a few moments. The rain absolutely chucked it down, really heavy - it went pitch black.
"What's amazing is despite this absolutely awful weather we've seen the crowds are coming out in force, but instead of waving flags and banners today they are waving absolutely every kind of umbrella you can imagine."
1555: There's plenty of support for Darran Winfield-Stanesby, who has the neurological condition ataxia and fundraises for a charity which helps those affected.
He's also a medal-winning body-builder. He has asked for a helping hand today from his daughter Freya - who may be walking along tucked in behind the torch security team.
1557: On to Tamara Seamark, who loves to run so much she has run seven marathons in seven days.
Her nomination says she is always positive and thinking of others.
1602: There's a nice, loping stride from Tamara on this leg, no wonder she clocked up those marathons so quickly. She's waving to the crowds - and there's plenty of them in this stretch of Grantham High Street.
1604: Pupils should be out in force here for high-flying teacher Simon Brown. There's a nice smile and a salute from him as he begins his stint accompanied by the sound of air horns.
His nomination says he has "a keen sense of humour, high standards and personable qualities". He also volunteers for the Air Training Corps and is a powered gliding instructor.
1608: Today's conditions should suit our next torchbearer Victoria Freer, as water's the medium for her.
She supports Bingham Penguins Swimming Club which develops swimmers with disabilities. And she has won awards for her sports volunteering.
1611: Pharmacist Hugh Carville holds the Olympic flame high above his head as he begins his stint with a cheery smile and a wave. Hugh uses his skills to help out in Uganda with Aids treatment for people in remote places.
He organises donations and spends his holidays volunteering, detailing his work in a blog.
1616: That's a wrap in Grantham as the torch edges ever closer to its final destination in Nottingham.
A man in Nottingham going by the name of Jonathan has tweeted this photo of the Old Market Square, the scene for today's evening celebration.
1620: We're off whizzing through the Nottinghamshire countryside again. Next stop for the torch is Radcliffe-on-Trent, which got its name from the red cliffs along the river Trent. Makes sense eh?
1640: Here's an update from the Radio Nottingham team in the city, where crowds are building in the Old Market Square.
"We've gone from hundreds to a thousand or more here now, ready for the arrival of the Olympic torch," says the BBC's Alan Clifford.
Over in Bolero Square, outside the National Ice Centre, is BBC Radio Nottingham's Laura Foster, who says: "Many of the hundreds of people here have been here since one o'clock because they want front row seats to this ice show spectacular with Torvill and Dean."
And who can blame them? A member of the team at Torch Relay HQ has also been to see the legendary ice dancers in the dim and distant past and would happily have queued up for the privilege.
1642: We're up and running with the relay in Radcliffe and here are ten things we like about the Olympic torch:
Mohamed Hassan, Natnael Yemane, Shaquille Roberts, Tumaini Lumbe, Cintia Otolime, Emmanuel Luka, Luan Celi, Catherine Lometo, Caesar Thaimu and Bawa Suad.
That little posse are next up to carry the flame.
1644: Very impressed by the discipline here. They are taking it in turns to carry the flame, swapping positions with a high five and then returning to their place in the line. It's like a very organised pass-the-parcel / conga.
1648: Great stuff there from that group of young runners. The flame is passed to Claire Dickerson who has climbed Mount Kilimanjaro and raised more than £25,000 for charity. Claire is also a ChildLine operator for the NSPCC.
Claire is getting a lively reception and she responds with a 360-degree torch twirl.
1652: Standing in the middle of a mini-roundabout the flame passes to Nottingham's Jonathan Buckthorp, who is rather cheekily described by the local MC as a man "with a very short haircut."
Jonathan splashes through a few puddles as he jogs past the local pub to the sounds of a local jazz band and on down a street strung with bunting.
1655: Will we see any feats of athleticism from Harry Clark? He is a member of the Dako Flying Angels Vaulting and Gymnastics Display Team, so perhaps the 19-year-old will treat us to something spectacular.
1658: Margaret Bowler grabs Harry for a quick do si do before beginning her stint with the flame.
In 1989 Margaret founded Myotonic Dystrophy Support Group, which offers help and support to those affected by the rare muscle wasting disease. It was the first group of its kind and has since become internationally known.
Margaret, 75, is being followed during her stint by a group holding a sizeable banner emblazoned with "Team Margaret Bowler."
1703: Margaret's stint is over, the lantern is lit and we're on the road again.
The torch relay is dropping into the National Water Sports Centre next where it is due to be carried on a boat. BBC Radio Nottingham's Verity Cowley has sent in this photo from there and says: "Everybody is looking quite excited.
"There are hundreds, and hundreds, and hundreds of people here.
"Let's not forget many Olympians have in fact trained here."
1709: We can see a flat stretch of water, miscellaneous crafts and maybe even a canoe or two. That must mean the torch relay has arrived at the National Water Sports Centre, where there's something to suit almost every sailing whim including a 2km boating lake as well as purpose-built rapids.
1722: We have lost the pictures at the moment. The Olympic flame is due to have a couple of outings on the water, including a speed boat ride so it's possible that we won't be able to send #bbctorchcam across the water with it. Stay with us!
1737: Hello again. We're back on the road and #bbctorchcam is streaming after the flame's interlude on the water.
1741: There is a murmur from the crowd which breaks into a cheer as Dan Edson restarts the torch relay. Dan has racked up over 1100 hours of volunteering since 2007 when he joined the Step into Sport programme.
He has volunteered in many roles, including as the Young Ambassador for Gedling SSP and lead rugby coach for Christ the King School.
1744: Last year Alex Eustace represented Britain's tennis team at the Special Olympics World Games in Athens.
As he starts his stint with the torch, Alex might be interested to know that Andy Murray has just beaten Ivo Karlovic to make it through to the third round at Wimbledon.
1749: The relay is going over the River Trent now in the hands of Matthew Galtress. He's been blind since birth but his nomination says he "is an embodiment of the positive outlook".
A career in politics could beckon for Matthew as he is studying the subject and frequently corresponds with local politicians over issues that catch his imagination.
1750: Matthew is being given a helping arm from a member of the torch security team, who is also wafting away the crowds that are pressing in on either side. In the background, you can see international cricket venue and home to Nottinghamshire, Trent Bridge. Rival football clubs Nottingham Forest and Notts County have their grounds close by as well.
1754: BBC News' Neil Heath has taken this view of Old Market Square from high on the roof of a shop in Nottingham.
He says it is very lonely up there: "Just me and a pigeon,."
He can see 3,000 to 4,000 people in the city from where he is stood.
1757: We have lost pictures at the moment, but hope to bring them back as soon as possible.
1805: A brief glimpse of the relay saw Christopher Hill carrying the torch. His nomination says he has suffered from some long term health problems, and has experienced unbelievable hardship to achieve what he has accomplished to date.
It says he is "tremendously kind and generous".
1806: And now we have Jessica Talbott who is taking the torch on a tour in some lovely evening sunshine. Jessica was born with cerebral palsy but has "never allowed this to prevent her from completing what she wanted to do".
Jessica is currently studying for a Phd, having completed a MSc in mathematical medicine and biology.
1812: Stay with us again as #bbctorchcam navigates its way through a patchy area for 3G signal. The torch relay is off to the National Ice Centre shortly
1821: Earlier we saw a group of 10 young runners in Radcliffe, well they were part of London 2012's international legacy programme and we have another 10 of them taking the torch now. The programme is focused on 20 countries, including Brazil, Zambia, Bangladesh, Uganda, India and Trinidad and Tobago. There is a runner from each country taking part in the relay today.
The aim of the legacy programme is to address issues affecting youngsters such as exclusion, mortality, gang violence, HIV and displacement.
One of this group of runners is Shoriful Islam from Bangladesh. He is a swimming instructor and one of his students went on to save the life of a drowning child.
1825: Running now is John Dabell, 43, who is a teacher, teacher-trainer and writer, the author of 10 books.
He has had tongue cancer and fund-raised for the Mouth Cancer Foundation.
1828: John is at the National Ice Centre now. We're expecting Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean to dance the flame across the ice here.
1831: Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean, who originate from Nottingham, are due to take the Olympic torch on to the ice.
The figure-skating pair, shot to fame when they won gold with perfect scores at the 1984 Winter Olympics in Sarajevo.
They will perform a specially choreographed routine with the torch in hand at Nottingham Ice Arena.
Later on this evening, they will light the cauldron at the city's evening celebration.
1837: There's a little crowd gathered outside the Ice Centre where a local DJ has excitedly shouted: "The flame is in Nottingham!" Soon afterwards, a torchbearer emerges and restarts the relay on the streets ahead of an evening celebration in the Old Market Square.
1845: After carrying the torch across the ice at the rink, Christopher Dean said: "It was amazing to think we could be here in Nottingham, where all our Olympic dreams started.
"This (torch relay) represents the spirit of the Olympics, and it's a rallying cry for the whole nation to get behind."
Jayne Torvill added: "Winning the Olympics was a great event, but this is right up there."
1847: Another brief glimpse of the relay and Regina O'Reilly has the Olympic flame. She has been raising money for Bowel Cancer since the death of her father four years ago.
Apologies that we cannot bring you #bbctorchcam at the moment. We are reliant on 3G coverage.
1853: Things are coming to a close in Nottingham as boxing coach Barry O'Dowd brings the torch close to Old Market Square.
1856: Barry has passed the torch on to Torvill and Dean, who have one hand each on the torch. Team-work, they're good like that. We should see some perfect symmetry as they set off for a run - rather than an ice dance - to light the cauldron.
There is a big cheer from the crowd when the Nottingham-born Olympic gold medallists set off on the final leg of day 41.
1858: Torvill and Dean are on stage now. The pair jumped up on stage in symmetry after lighting the cauldron. Ahh, a jolly end to the day.
Christopher is talking to the crowd and says: "Nottingham thank you."
Jayne explains that the pair of them are ambassadors for the London Olympics and that she's "looking forward to all of it."
1903: Before we go, it's probably worth mentioning that the Olympic legends were joined on stage by another pair of legends, Robin Hood and Maid Marian, as well as the real-life Mayor of Nottingham.
The torch relay is doing a short skip to Derby from Nottingham tomorrow but to make that journey more interesting it's also going to wend its way to Chesterfield, home of the crooked spire, Matlock, home of the Heights of Abraham cable car and Buxton, home of a natural spring.
All that begins at 0815 BST on Friday. Until then, ta-ra for now.
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