Heralded as a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, a number of torch bearers have already taken to the internet auction site to sell their piece of history.
The iconic dissident's arrival at Newark, outside New York City, on Saturday evening apparently brings to an end a bizarre diplomatic fight which started when he sought sanctuary at the American embassy in China.
WARNING GRAPHIC CONTENT: Melissa Bassi, 16, pictured, suffered horrific injuries in the explosion in the southern Italian town of Brindisi and died in hospital.
Spanish banks are being made to set aside billions to protect against losses from a property price crash in the country. What is the impact on UK savers with Santander?
The boss of the Canada Pension Plan, blamed the axeing of defined benefit schemes and said alternatives would be less interested because they were more short term in their thinking.
17 May 2012
The latest title in Amberley’s extensive and successful Through Time series, Sussex Coast is a fascinating selection of photographs that traces some of the many ways in which the Sussex coast has changed and developed over the last century.
17 May 2012
The 2012 South of England Show at Sussex Ardingley showground includes daredevil motorcyle stunt riders, high flying sway pole artist and gold medal winner Sally Gunnell with the usual agriculture and craft exhibits.
14 May 2012
With seven weeks still to go, Goodwood is already able to confirm around 100 top drivers, riders and famous faces for the 2012 Festival of Speed in Sussex.
14 May 2012
Applause Outdoors 212 provides performances at outdoor summer events in East Sussex including: Etchingham Jubilee Fete, Hastings Olympic Torch Journey Celebrations and Rye Arts Festival.
Waste company 'bullying clients' - A waste company stands accused of bullying small businesses by using unfair contracts to ramp up charges, the BBC has learned. [BBC Business]
Greece unity talks hit stalemate - The latest attempts to form a Greek government are said to be deadlocked, raising the prospect of fresh elections and more eurozone uncertainty. [BBC Business]
Google brings instant answers to search results - Type in 'Mona Lisa', and a biography appears right on the page (on the right hand side), type in 'Leonardo DiCaprio' and you get a list of his films, and suggested related searches. [Daily Mail IT]
Sixth of cancers due to infection - One in six cancers - two million a year globally - are caused by largely treatable or preventable infections, new estimates suggest. [BBC Health]
New car sales rise 3.3% in April - New car sales in the UK rose to 142,322 in April, up 3.3% from a year earlier, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders says. [BBC Business]
One Direction star Harry Styles is reported to have been dating actress Emily Atack. The Sunday Mirror claims that heart throb Harry, 18, hooked up with The Inbetweeners star Emily, 22, after he returned...
Britain's Got Talent winners Ashleigh and Pudsey are reported to have turned down an offer to appear on American Idol.Apparently the dynamic duo were just too busy to be able to take up the invitation...
Gianfranco Zola says his former Chelsea team-mate Roberto Di Matteo "deserves" to be made permanent manager following the club's first Champions League trophy.
Gianfranco Zola says his former Chelsea team-mate Roberto Di Matteo "deserves" to be made permanent manager following the club's first Champions League trophy.
A PENSIONER was left housebound after Southern Water dug and left a dangerous hole right outside her front door.
Patricia Smith, 83, lives with her 17-year-old dog in Warwick Place, Worthing, and all afternoon on Thursday (May 10) could not leave her house to walk it without help because the hole the workmen had dug was left uncovered.
DESPITE concerns about inadequate parking, unsuitable access to Storrington village for mobility scooters and proximity to an existing property, 31 proposed retirement apartments have been given permission has to be built at Foxmead in Meadowside .
DESPITE concerns about inadequate parking, unsuitable access to Storrington village for mobility scooters and proximity to an existing property, 31 proposed retirement apartments have been given permission has to be built at Foxmead in Meadowside .
A NEW mum who is “not prepared to gamble” losing her pushchair said she has been left wondering whether it is worth going to see the doctor.
Amy Antell, of Chatham Road, Worthing, gave birth to her son, Finley, eight weeks ago, and claims there is no secure place to leave her pushchair at her doctor’s surgery.
She has resorted to buying a bike lock for it, as she does not want to leave it in the outside car park of the Selden Medical Centre, in Selden Road.
Chichester people are being invited to find out more about fostering children and young people and celebrate Foster Care Fortnight at a drop-in session in the city this month.
WHEN my husband, Nathan, decided to change careers and become a teacher, I couldn’t help feeling a bit envious.
If I’m being honest, I thought he was signing up for an easy ride and endless days off, leaving me to make do with my – in comparison – paltry five weeks of holiday each year. Why hadn’t I thought to do this?
WIDESPREAD opposition to plans to replace an existing home in Rock Road, Storrington with three five-bedroom homes, met with widespread opposition at Horsham District Council’s area two development control meeting on Tuesday this week.
WIDESPREAD opposition to plans to replace an existing home in Rock Road, Storrington with three five-bedroom homes, met with widespread opposition at Horsham District Council’s area two development control meeting on Tuesday this week.