Tickets for the Olympic Torch celebrations from 2.30pm at York Racecourse on 19 June have all now been taken, according to City of York Council and partners Visit York.

Since they were made available on 8 June, 26,000 free tickets have been collected

There will be free car parking on the Knavesmire off Knavesmire Road and at Bustardthorpe off Bishopthorpe Road. Spectators are urged to come early and to avoid Tadcaster Road and the rolling road closures which will start from 5pm on 19 June and operate between 7.30-8.30am on 20 June.

Road users are advised to avoid the city centre and allow plenty of extra time for their journeys. Listen out for traffic updates on local radio stations or on twitter at #YorkTorch