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Olympic torch set to visit Exeter

Yvonne Budd, a sport volunteer selected to carry the torch.

The Olympic torch relay will reach Exeter later, culminating in an evening celebration on the Cathedral Green.

The convoy starts in Plymouth, travelling 88 miles today and being carried by 122 torchbearers. The route goes through Torquay and Dartmouth before entering Exeter on Bridge Road near Countess Wear. From there, it travels along Topsham Road, through Southernhay and into Cathedral Yard.

In the evening, 8000 people will watch music act Labrinth and local bands on the Green as the torch arrives with a cauldron being lit on stage. All tickets for the standing event have now been allocated.

Organisers advise those who were unable to get tickets to see the torch along Topsham Road. Sponsors, Samsung and Coca Cola will hand out Olympic keepsakes to people to the left of the convoy.

A number of events take place ahead of the arrival - in the City Centre, the Quay and at St. James Park, all beginning at around mid-day.

The torch relay continues from Custom House on the Quay at twenty past seven on Monday morning.

More details about today's events and the route - here.

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