OLYMPIC bosses are considering hosting alternative events in Tower Hamlets in an attempt to dispel some of the bad feeling over the rerouting of the 2012 marathon, it is believed.
Sources say chairman of the London Organising Committee for the Olympic Games, Seb Coe, is considering trying to appease East Enders who are angry the 26 mile race will no longer go through Tower Hamlets.
It is thought he is in talks with the representatives from the International Olympics Committee, who are currently in London visiting 2012 sporting venues, and my redirect the Olympic torch route through the East End.
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules here