The London 2012 Games are officially under way after a spectacular opening ceremonyat the Olympic Stadium directed by Danny Boyle. Legions of performers put on a dazzling pageant celebrating all things British – from the industrial revolution to the NHS, Mr Bean and even " James Bond leaping from a helicopter with the Queen"...

Windsor's Long Walk and town centre, Maidenhead's High Street and iconic bridge across the Thames and the world-famous Ascot Racecourse are among the best local vantage points to see the historic 2012 Olympic Flame when Torchbearers carry it through the Royal Borough on Tuesday 10 July. Street-by-street details of the Flame's 8,000-mile journey across the UK are now available including the route through the Royal Borough. Local people are being encouraged to line the route at the prime local vantage points to cheer on Torchbearers and be part of the spectacle...