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  1. @robminchin Hi we did notice! Very little we can do about it I'm afraid but fingers crossed for being able to see the next torchbearers.
  2. @ahj Hi Aled, remember you can watch the relay here on #bbctorchcam. bbc.co.uk/torchrelay/day9 Enjoy the sunshine!
  3. @MancMike11 There'll be an Olympics app from BBC Sport.
  4. Day 9 of the London 2012 torch relay - join us for the journey from Swansea to Aberystwyth bbc.co.uk/torchrelay/day9 #bbctorchcam
  5. What a scene as 91-year-old Betty Gray carries the Olympic flame in Swansea! Check out the support: bbc.in/MH4VAL #bbctorchcam
  6. @serenaMjones @GwaliaCandS @Gwaliatweets our pleasure. Thanks for following the action with #bbctorchcam!
  7. @MrsArsenal10 Thanks Lisa - great to have you with us!
  8. Lovely feature from Radio 2's @theJeremyVine show: Prof Philip Stott gives an audio-tour of Wales' torch relay route: bbc.in/Jtq5Bt
  9. Matt Smith talks about running with the Olympic torch (BBC YouTube channel). @bbcdoctorwho #bbc2012 youtube.com/watch?v=rU8Djt…
  10. For Welsh-speakers among you - and please excuse the accent: Prynhawn da! Gwrandewch yn fyw. Ymunwch yn Nhaith y Fflam gyda BBC Radio Cymru.
  11. Check out the crowds in Bridgend for the Olympic torch relay - great scenes! bbc.in/MH4VAL #bbctorchcam
  12. The #Olympics is likely to be good for British tourism, with more visitors expected, especially from China & India bbc.in/JUOIYq
  13. @82smart Excellent - hope the sun stays out! Thanks for following #bbctorchcam - glad you're enjoying the coverage.
  14. @JordanTDavid around 1440 if we stay as we are - about 10 mins behind schedule...
  15. @82smart Only slightly?
  16. @JordanTDavid It is due there just before 2.30pm if they can stick to the planned schedule. Details below the map bbc.in/MH4VAL
  17. @DaifromWales @bbcdoctorwho Lynn Davies carried the torch yesterday in Cardiff.
  18. The Matt Smith video now contains footage of him holding and carrying the #Olympic torch bbc.in/JBbOzo #bbctorchcam @bbcdoctorwho
  19. Video of Matt Smith being interviewed before his run with the #Olympic torch earlier today bbc.in/JBbOzo #bbctorchcam