An Olympic torchbearer from North Somerset has raised 153-THOUSAND pounds for charity by selling her torch on eBay.

Sarah Milner Simonds, from Burnham, cashed in on her
once-in-a-lifetime opportunity - saying she just needs to check that the bid is genuine before giving the money to the charity she represents - the People's Plot.

The flame went out during the relay through Devon, but the torch was replaced and relit - it arrives in Somerset this afternoon, when Sarah will be carrying it through Dunster.