More tickets for some of the most popular events at the Olympic Games went on sale yesterday.

Thousands of tickets for the opening and closing ceremonies, as well as for athletics, swimming, boxing, table tennis, volleyball and football at Wembley Stadium, were available through the official website from 11am.

Prices range from £20 to £720 across the 96 available sessions, while tickets for the two ceremonies start at £995.

All the remaining tickets are on sale on a first come, first served basis, and more will be available in coming weeks.