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Thousands turn out to cheer on Olympic Torch

The Manx public have been out in their droves today cheering on the Olympic flame which has been ferried about the Island by a number of local torch-bearers.

Thousands of people turned out to catch a glimpse of the iconic symbol of the games, with a number of inspirational local figures elected to act as torch-bearers.

By the time it's carried into the Olympic Stadium in London it will have covered 8,000 miles of UK ground, carried by 8,000 people along the way.

Community Culture and Leisure Minister Tim Crookall told 3FM he was thrilled to see the amount of people who made the effort to support the day:

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