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Many of the well-wishers had risen at 4am to make the trip and waved flags to support the first torchbearers (PA)

Many of the well-wishers had risen at 4am to make the trip and waved flags to support the first torchbearers (PA)

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Two women and a toddler enjoy the sun on Tynemouth Beach, North Tyneside. (PA)

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As part of the security operation, police patrolled Lough Erne in inflatable boats. (PA)

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