Thousands log on for cheesy project

TENS of thousands of cheese lovers logged on to the internet yesterday to witness the thrilling highlight of one of the world’s most unlikely spectator sports.

Over the last three months more than 500,000 people across the globe have logged on to www.cheddarvision.tv to watch a round of cheddar cheese as it slowly matures.

Viewing reached fever- pitch yesterday when, for the first time during the project, something actually happened.