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- Day 1 Land's End to Plymouth May 19
- Day 2 Plymouth to Exeter May 20
- Day 3 Exeter to Taunton May 21
- Day 4 Taunton to Bristol May 22
- Day 5 Bristol to Cheltenham May 23
- Day 6 Gloucester to Worcester May 24
- Day 7 Worcester to Cardiff May 25
- Day 8 Cardiff to Swansea May 26
- Day 9 Swansea to Aberystwyth May 27
- Day 10 Aberystwyth to Bangor May 28
- Day 11 Beaumaris to Chester May 29
- Day 12 Chester to Stoke-on-Trent May 30
- Day 13 Stoke-on-Trent to Bolton May 31
- Day 14 Bolton to Liverpool June 1
- Day 15 Liverpool to Castletown June 2
- Day 16 Belfast to Portrush June 3
- Day 17 Carrick-a-Rede to Londonderry June 4
- Day 18 Londonderry to Newry June 5
- Day 19 Dublin to Belfast June 6
- Day 20 Newcastle to Moorfields June 7
- Day 21 Stranraer to Glasgow June 8
- Day 22 Glasgow to Inverness June 9
- Day 23 Kirkwall to Lerwick June 10
- Day 24 Stornoway to Aberdeen June 11
- Day 25 Aberdeen to Dundee June 12
- Day 26 St Andrews to Edinburgh June 13
- Day 27 Edinburgh to Alnwick June 14
- Day 28 Alnwick to Newcastle upon Tyne June 15
- Day 29 Gateshead to Durham June 16
- Day 30 Durham to Middlesbrough June 17
- Day 31 Middlesbrough to Hull June 18
- Day 32 Hull to York June 19
- Day 33 York to Carlisle June 20
- Day 34 Dumfries to Bowness-on-Windermere June 21
- Day 35 Kendal to Blackpool June 22
- Day 36 Lytham St Anne's to Manchester June 23
- Day 37 Salford to Leeds June 24
- Day 38 Leeds to Sheffield June 25
- Day 39 Sheffield to Cleethorpes June 26
- Day 40 Grimsby to Lincoln June 27
- Day 41 Lincoln to Nottingham June 28
- Day 42 Nottingham to Derby June 29
- Day 43 Derby to Birmingham June 30
- Day 44 Birmingham to Coventry July 1
- Day 45 Coventry to Leicester July 2
- Day 46 Leicester to Peterborough July 3
- Day 47 Peterborough to Norwich July 4
- Day 48 Norwich to Ipswich July 5
- Day 49 Ipswich to Chelmsford July 6
- Day 50 Chelmsford to Cambridge July 7
- Day 51 Cambridge to Luton July 8
- Day 52 Luton to Oxford July 9
- Day 53 Oxford to Reading July 10
- Day 54 Reading to Salisbury July 11
- Day 55 Salisbury to Weymouth July 12
- Day 56 Portland Bill to Bournemouth July 13
- Day 57 Bournemouth to Southampton July 14
- Day 58 Southampton to Portsmouth July 15
- Day 59 Portsmouth to Brighton July 16
- Day 60 Brighton to Hastings July 17
- Day 61 Hastings to Dover July 18
- Day 62 Deal to Maidstone July 19
- Day 63 Maidstone to Guildford July 20
- Day 64 Greenwich to Waltham Forest July 21
- Day 65 Redbridge to Bexley July 22
- Day 66 Lewisham to Wandsworth July 23
- Day 67 Kingston to Ealing July 24
- Day 68 Harrow to Haringey July 25
- Day 69 Camden to Westminster July 26
- Day 70 Hampton Court to Olympic Stadium July 27
70 days; 70 routes
- Day 1 Land's End to Plymouth
- Day 2 Plymouth to Exeter
- Day 3 Exeter to Taunton
- Day 4 Taunton to Bristol
- Day 5 Bristol to Cheltenham
- Day 6 Gloucester to Worcester
- Day 7 Worcester to Cardiff
- Day 8 Cardiff to Swansea
- Day 9 Swansea to Aberystwyth
- Day 10 Aberystwyth to Bangor
- Day 11 Beaumaris to Chester
- Day 12 Chester to Stoke-on-Trent
- Day 13 Stoke-on-Trent to Bolton
- Day 14 Bolton to Liverpool
- Day 15 Liverpool to Castletown
- Day 16 Belfast to Portrush
- Day 17 Carrick-a-Rede to Londonderry
- Day 18 Londonderry to Newry
- Day 19 Dublin to Belfast
- Day 20 Newcastle to Moorfields
- Day 21 Stranraer to Glasgow
- Day 22 Glasgow to Inverness
- Day 23 Kirkwall to Lerwick
- Day 24 Stornoway to Aberdeen
- Day 25 Aberdeen to Dundee
- Day 26 St Andrews to Edinburgh
- Day 27 Edinburgh to Alnwick
- Day 28 Alnwick to Newcastle upon Tyne
- Day 29 Gateshead to Durham
- Day 30 Durham to Middlesbrough
- Day 31 Middlesbrough to Hull
- Day 32 Hull to York
- Day 33 York to Carlisle
- Day 34 Dumfries to Bowness-on-Windermere
- Day 35 Kendal to Blackpool
- Day 36 Lytham St Anne's to Manchester
- Day 37 Salford to Leeds
- Day 38 Leeds to Sheffield
- Day 39 Sheffield to Cleethorpes
- Day 40 Grimsby to Lincoln
- Day 41 Lincoln to Nottingham
- Day 42 Nottingham to Derby
- Day 43 Derby to Birmingham
- Day 44 Birmingham to Coventry
- Day 45 Coventry to Leicester
- Day 46 Leicester to Peterborough
- Day 47 Peterborough to Norwich
- Day 48 Norwich to Ipswich
- Day 49 Ipswich to Chelmsford
- Day 50 Chelmsford to Cambridge
- Day 51 Cambridge to Luton
- Day 52 Luton to Oxford
- Day 53 Oxford to Reading
- Day 54 Reading to Salisbury
- Day 55 Salisbury to Weymouth
- Day 56 Portland Bill to Bournemouth
- Day 57 Bournemouth to Southampton
- Day 58 Southampton to Portsmouth
- Day 59 Portsmouth to Brighton
- Day 60 Brighton to Hastings
- Day 61 Hastings to Dover
- Day 62 Deal to Maidstone
- Day 63 Maidstone to Guildford
- Day 64 Greenwich to Waltham Forest
- Day 65 Redbridge to Bexley
- Day 66 Lewisham to Wandsworth
- Day 67 Kingston to Ealing
- Day 68 Harrow to Haringey
- Day 69 Camden to Westminster
- Day 70 Hampton Court to Olympic Stadium
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Pant
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Llanymynech
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Welshpool
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Shrewsbury
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Chester
- The Queen's Park Suspension Bridge
- The Groves
- Souter's Lane
- Pepper Street
- Lower Bridge Street
- Castle Drive
- Grosvenor Road (A483)
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Wrexham
- Mold Road (A541)
- Regent Street (A541)
- Grosvenor Road
- Powell Road
- Chester Street
- LLwyn Isaf/Guildhall Green
- Chester Street
- High Street
- Town Hill
- Bridge Street (A5152)
- Ruabon Road (A5152)
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Rhostyllen
- Wrexham Road (A5152)
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Acrefair
- Llangollen Road (A539)
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Trevor
- Llangollen Road (A539)
- Station Road (B5434)
- Anglo Welsh Car Park
- Trevor Basin
- Pontcysllte Aquaduct
- Tow path
- Bridge
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Oswestry
- Gobowen Road (B5069)
- Oswald Road (B5069)
- Leg Street
- English Walls
- Church Street (B5069)
- Morda Road (B5069)
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Pant
- A483
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Llanymynech
- A483
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Welshpool
- Salop Road (A548)
- Mill Lane
- A458
- Church Street
- Broad Street
- Jehu Road
- Brook Street
- Union Street
- Church Bank
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Shrewsbury
- Welshpool Rd (A458)
- A458
- The Mount (A458)
- Frankwell (A458)
- Mardol Quay (A5191)
- A5191
- Castle Gates (A5191)
- Dogpole (A5191)
- Wyle Cop (A458)
- Old Potts Road (A458)
- Haycock Way (A458)
- Wenlock Road (A458)
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Cressage
- A458
- Harley Road (A458)
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Much Wenlock
- Victoria Road (A458)
- High Street
- Wilmore Street
- Sheinton Street (A4169)
- Farley Road (A4169)
- William Brookes School
- Farley Road (A4169)
- Sheinton Street
- Barrow Street (B4376)
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Benthall
- Benthall Lane (B4375)
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Broseley
- Benthall lane (B4375)
- Barratt's Hill/High Street (B4375)
- High Street (B4375)
- Church Street (B4375)
- Ironbridge Road (B4373)
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Ironbridge
- Ironbridge Long stay car park
- The Ironbridge
- The Wharfage
- Dale End
- Wellington Road
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Telford
- Malinsgate
- Woodhouse Central
- Lawn Central
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Newport
- Wellington Road
- High Street
- Stafford Road
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Gnosall
- Newport Road (A518)
- Stafford Road (A518)
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Haughton
- A518
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Stafford
- Castle Bank (A518)
- Newport Road (A518)
- Bridge Street
- Greengate Street
- Gaolgate Street
- Foregate Street (A34)
- Stone Road (A34)
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Shelton
- Stoke Road (A5006)
- Avenue Road
- College Road
- Cleveland Road
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Stoke-on-Trent
- The Parkway
- Hanley Park
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Hanley Park, Stoke-on-Trent
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0647: Good morning and welcome to day 12 of the London 2012 Olympic Torch relay.
We start this morning in Chester, and are heading to Stoke-on-Trent in the safe hands of 119 torchbearers.
Your writers this morning are Jenny Minard and Claire Heald.
0654: And we're off.
The first person to run with the flame is athlete Jennifer Moore, 16. She won the girls doubles U17 Gold Bath in badminton in 2011 and was selected because of her "commitment and dedication to her sport and inspiring her peers through coaching in her local community".
A uphill run for the first runner of the day - quite an effort at just before seven in the morning.
0656: A short run to crowds at the top of the street and she passes the flame to sports fan Emma Jones, 20, selected by England Netball to be GB's Volunteer of the Year.
She is working towards her Level 3 Coaching Award and delivers youth umpire courses. She is also a qualified selector for the Cheshire junior netball squads.
Some youngsters in sports kit are among the crowd that's up bright and early to see her run.
0702: Running now is portuguese-born Maria Jonet, 52, is an activist against poverty.
She has volunteered at the Food Bank Against Hunger, a charity that raises food to distribute for people in need. Her work has been recognized by the Assembly of the Republic of Portugal, who in 2005 gave her the 2005 Human Rights Award.
Remember you can contact us if you are watching the relay, using the text, facebook and Twitter links below.
0705: Huge smiles from Adrian Derbyshire, 37, here, as he takes up the torch.
Adrian was a personal trainer but has an inoperable brain tumour, which mean he now has to use a wheelchair.
Since then he has become a Team GB wheelchair fencer and goes out into the community to give inspirational talks to disabled children and is an active member of Warrington Disabilty Partnership.
0711: The flame is taken from the torch, put into the lamp, and goes back on the bus for its first trip in convoy of the day.
Next stop is Wrexham. About a quarter of an hour away.
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0721: BBC reporter Kevin Leonard says hundreds of people have gathered at Llwyn Isaf, the open space next to Wrexham's Guildhall, for an event with local school children and performers.
He says its "a surreal sight at seven in the morning".
Alan Hooson, 51, has brought his family in to the town centre early to find a good spot to watch the torch.
He said: "The torch is more of a tradition. It's a symbol of the Olympics. Everybody comes together. It was 1948 when (the Olympics) last came to this country and I don't think it will be here for a while again.
"I think that's why everyone will come out. We're proud for it to be here."
0725: Mostly those out early this morning have been waving union flags, cheering, and taking pictures on their phones but the torch might face a silent protest when it arrives in Wrexham.
Aled Cottle, 36, from Denbighshire, and "Budgie" Burgess, 45, from Flintshire, have brought a banner along which they intend to display when the torch convoy goes past, which they say makes the point that Wales is not represented on the union flag.
0728: Wrexham, the torch has arrived. First to take up the flame here is John Atkinson of the British Olympic Association. People have lined the streets on both sides here to watch him run.
The Olympic gymnastics coach is off at a steady walk right now.
0736: Every morning there is a runner number 007, but today's is called Shaun.
Shaun Evans, 21, has cerebral palsy and attends Glyndwr University studying computer games development. In his spare time he runs a club called C.A.F.E - Computers Are Fun for Everybody.
Shaun also helps Coedpoeth Care group, who support mentally and physically disabled people.
Church bells are ringing in the background as he makes his way along the road, surrounded by supporters.
0746: The flame has passed to Ronald Price, 82, who helps with meals on wheels and does odd jobs for pensioners.
Lots of screams and waves for children out early in Wrexham this morning.
0747: The torchcam has not followed the flame on this part of its journey through the town. We hope to bring pictures back soon.
It's early on in the relay this morning, but the bus has stopped for a quick break for the crew, with time allowed in the schedule to adjust if the torch is running early or late.
The runners are due back in view at about 0757BST.
0803: The crowds have been celebrating in Wrexham - lots of flags out early.
0806: Here's Maddie Hough, six, who has come out to see the torch with her dad Jim.
0806: And we're back. Torchcam is up and running and ready to continue its journey through Wrexham.
Ronald Price, who ran with the torch earlier in the town, said: "It was out of this world, something I could never ever dream about. I can't explain the feeling of elation, happiness, pride."
0813: Hannah Thomas passes the flame toLauren Fisher, 14, who was diagnosed with Leukemia aged four. The person who nominated her says: "She never complained no matter how much she was hurting, she is a joy to be around."
Lauren says: "I would like to show all other chidren and adults that having cancer is not the end. I had wonderful nurses and doctors who made me better."
0814: Lots of talk about the weather this morning and It's not just hazy in Wrexham.
On Facebook Annette Barlow says: "It's been overcast here in Adelaide too! I think we're a bit too far away for it to make any difference to you all over there in the UK! I just want the sun to shine for the torch. Have a lovely day everyone.
And Lea Tomlinson says: "Good morning friends from around the globe and bbc torchcam. Overcast here in East Sussex as well."
0817: Hannah Thomas, a sprinter for Wrexham Athletic Club, who just ran with the torch says she loves the Olympics: "I remember the first one I watched all the way through was Athens, and I remember Kelly Holmes winning her gold medals and Men's 4 x 100m relay."
"It's so amazing and brilliant to see all these people. It's inspired me to keep on doing what I'm doing and perhaps one day my time will come."
0818:Next up,Joshua Hill, was also diagnosed with Leukaemia. He is now in remission but Joshua and his family have decided to create a haven for families going through similar circumstances.
At 13, he is one of the youngest torchbearers - the minimum age is 12.
0822: The torch is due to travel by canal boat later this morning and people are already gathered waiting for the flame to arrive at Pontcysyllte Aqueduct.
Fiona Barkley, in Yorkshire, says she is looking forward to the torch relay reaching the aqueduct.
She tweets: "@BBC2012 looking forward to #bbctorchrelay today, it's passing through where I was born :) @Pontcysyllte
0825:Young Josh passes the flame up and over toRoy Rostron, 39, a charity-fundraising triathlete.
He has tackled the Chester Olympic Triathlon to raise money for Mencap - a 1,5000M swim in the river Dee, a 40KM Bike ride followed by a 10KM run. And the 100km Yorkshire Dales Trail Trekker, for Oxfam.
A confident run up the street in front of dozens of people taking photos from Roy.
0826: Back in the bus for a short hop to Rhostyllen.
0829:First to run here is Jessica Driver, 13, who has a condition which severely impairs her vision.
The person who nominated her says: "Despite this she never complains about her disability. She is so strong and resolute and I am proud to know her."
A nervous and proud smile as she takes the torch, then a wave to all her friends holding "Jessica Driver" cards.
0835: Proud smiles earlier as Roy Rostron waited to run with his torch in Wrexham.
0839: Lovely scenes as a little child arrives at the sidelines to watch his mum Bethan Mcguigan run with the torch. One of the police security team holds him gently by the hand, but as soon as Bethan is finished she gathers him up in a cuddle.
Sue Dunning off with the torch now. Calls of "Aye, here she is," from the crowd.
Double Olympic Decathlon Champion Daley Thompson seems to be excited about today's relay. He tweets about the torch's visit later on: "Olympic torch in Much Wenlock today. You might want to whisper this but the Olympics may have started there in 1850."
0842: Back in the bus for another short journey, this time to Acrefair.
0847: Lucy Elliot is the first to run here on the Llangollen Road.
Further along the torch's route this morning, Jann Downes on Facebook says: "Llanymynech Guides & Brownies did a litter pick through Llanymynech near (Oswestry) last night ready for the Torch arrival this morning."
And Lucy's walking backwards now, and wiggling her bottom!
0853: The Pontcysyllte Aqueduct is a UNESCO World Heritage Site - Britain's longest and highest aqueduct. It's long been popular with local residents who've been sending photos of it to the BBC Wales website over the years.
0905: Next up Muhammad Ullah, 12, is greeted with big cheers as he takes the torch on.
The person who nominated him says: "To allow him this memory would be something for all his friends to cherish forever and Muhammad to remember and be proud of."
Friends and supporters are running up the sides of the street to catch up with him.
Muhammad takes a firm grip of the torch as it is lifted from the stand on his wheelchair and the flame passed on to the next runner, Paraskevas Drosinos.
0916: Running at quite a pace now, waving at the crowds all along the street - and a cheeky wave to torch cam is Libby Anderson.
She is the last torchbearer we see here, as the torch convoy separates from the truck. The torch is off to the Pontcysllte Aquaduct - where boats can go, but trucks cannot. We hope to bring you pictures from close to the relay there as soon as possible.
0921: BBC Wales' Dave Dulin says there were big cheers as the torch arrived at the Llangollen canal.
0923: We can't bring you live footage from the aqueduct, but our photographers captured the moment when the torch boarded the canal boat.
0927: The torch is in convoy now and leaves Trevor for Oswestry - a journey of about 15 minutes.
0935: When the torch goes off to travel on other modes of transport - like the canal - torchcam cannot always follow. But here is a scene from the crowd back at thePontcysyllte Aqueduct - Pupils from Ysgol Y Gwernant primary school in Llangollen, who were one of a number of schools to line the canal.
0940: As the torch approaches the Wales-England border, the BBC's Tim Page reports, crowds are starting to gather in today's first stop in Shropshire - Oswestry.
0944: Oswestry, the torch has arrived with you. Carrying the torch now is Christopher Poole.
0951: On our facebook page, Mark Evans draws our attentions this morning towards the torch security team's own page.
The team are running with the torch right around the country.
0952: Huge cheers right through Oswestry for young Ryan Gardner, who is 12. He's setting a blistering pace trhough the town though, with flags waving at him from both sides of the packed streets.
0955: He passes the flame on to fitness instructor Craig Owen.
A short run for Craig, who lights the torch of national champion 800m runner Sofia Pitouli.
0959:Off with the torch held high now,Helen Broad, 26, has suffered from ME since childhood, despite that she is a keen volunteer.
Huge crowds out in Oswestry, lots of banners, flags and cheers from schoolchildren greet Helen.
1001: BBC Radio Shropshire's James Bond, at Festival Square in Oswestry says: "It's like jubilee and carnival day all rolled into one. There's going to be one almighty cheer when the torchbearer arrives.
"People don't want to leave after the torch has passed through. There's a real party atmosphere here"
1008:Enthusiastic waving here fromLinda Arthan, 57, a secondary school PE teacher for 34 years.
The person who nominated her says: "Linda always has the time, patience and ability to encourage children and adults to make the most of their lives and raise their self-esteem through participation and achievement in sport."
Huge smiles from Linda as she makes a strong run, and garners screams and cheers from her pupils.
1011: And Linda surrenders the flame to the lamp, so it can go back on the bus for a trip to the next stop, Pant.
Breathless runners waiting there, no doubt.
1019: First to run here in Pant, is ballet instructor Pinelopi Aleporou. She's running along by the hedgerows, with views over the fields.
1021: Next up is James Brown, 22. He volunteers as an instructor at his local Air Training Corp and raised money to support a village in The Gambia, West Africa.
The people of Pant are lining the street and ladies are leaning in to have their picture taken as James runs along behind them.
1027: Later today the torch visits Welshpool.
BBC Wales reporter Kevin Leonard is with the crowds there, he says: "I think every school pupil in Welshpool is in the town to greet the torch. The main street is very long but crowds are three deep along it."
Wendy Lomas, 49, from Guilsfield, Powys, is among the crowd. She said: "It's so nice to see the street alive with all the young children. Everybody is smiling and there's a really good vibe about the place."
1028: Leaving Pant now, and the flame is back in convoy and off to Llanymynech.
1032: The flame is now in Llanymynech and being carried by Peter Latham.
We seem to have lost the pictures at the moment, but we will bring them back as soon as possible.
1036: It was a quick run, and now the torch is back in convoy and off to Welshpool, where runners are due to start relaying the torch just before 1100BST.
1039: The crowds who turned out for the torch in Llanymynech were pretty colourful this morning.
1041: Pictures, which come to us from the torchcam bus via 3G signal, are dropping in and out on this leg of the journey.
We will bring them back to you as soon as possible.
1043: On social media people are gearing up for the torch travelling around the UK after it has been in Wales.
Alison Slater says: "OMG I am getting so excited now. Six days until I get to "walk" with the torch in Northern Ireland. My son will pass his torch to me. Not sure how a teenager feels about giving his mum a "kiss" in public! :) We've got rain here so be grateful for overcast sky."
And on Twitter Stuart Emmason says: "Olympic Torch getting nearer to Bolton. Bring on Thursday."
1047: The torch has travelled through Wales this week, and is crossing between Wales and England today.
BBC Wales reporter Arwyn Jones has taken this picture and says: "A very excited Welshpool waits to greet the flame for the last time in Wales."
1049: While you're waiting for the #bbctorchcam pictures to come back, why not check out where the flame will be going for the rest of the day.
1052: The torch is in Welshpool, where Adele Nicoll and Emily Rowlands are among the first runners carrying the torch.
We will bring you pictures as soon as the torchcam truck is in a better reception area for 3G signal.
Debbie Potter tweets a picture of the crowds.
1057: The golden, perforated torch travelling the UK has been designed by partnership Barber Osgerby.
Edward Barber, one half of torch designers Barber Ogersby, told BBC Radio Shropshire that he was looking forward to seeing the flame visit his hometown of Shrewsbury later on Wednesday.
The torch is due to arrive there at 1140BST.
1100: Also running in Welshpool is Hayley Lynch, 24, who is three days over her due date to give birth.
From Kevin Leonard, BBC Wales reporter in Welshpool says: "She's been told she has to do a double leg, 600m rather than 300m. She's sure she'll be fine though."
She's expecting a baby boy, who she plans to call Alfie.
Here she is with the torch, which she carried across the border into England.
According to Geoff Lloyd on Twitter, this was the moment the torch arrived in Welshpool.
While we're waiting for the feed to come back why not check out a selection of other pictures from the relay.
1112: The torch is now due to be in convoy enroute to Shrewsbury, where it is due to arrive at 1140BST.
We will bring you pictures as soon as the torch crosses back into an area with 3G coverage.
Large crowds were out in Welshpool. BBC Radio Shropshire's Nick Southall says: "People are sitting on window ledges in Berriew Street in Welshpool - best seats in the house, people are 15 deep on both sides of the high street."
1122: Welcome back to torchcam. Pictures coming in now enroute to Shrewsbury.
1135: Abigail Munro tells us on our facebook page: "Love getting up early to watch the torch relay on bbc torchcam.
"It brightens my day to see the crowd cheering and waving their banners to support the Olympic flame. Not long til the flame comes through Fleetwood. (yippee)"
Remember you can contact us using the text, facebook and Twitter contact buttons below this text commentary.
1137: And the torch convoy slows on entry into Shrewsbury. Security team down off the bus and runner hot foots it up the road to the start point.
1140: First to run here is Glenn Marriot, 57, who volunteers with the Staffordshire Moorlands Athletics club and organises cross country events.
He's taking off at a speedy jog, torch held high in his right hand, left arm waving to packed crowds. Huge smile from Glenn.
Lots of school children whooping in Shrewsbury.
Large crowds out in Shrewsbury for the torch relay too: @monsieurleclown tweets: I've just cycled to Shrewsbury Railway Station and got cheered all the way down The Mount, by flag-waving schoolkids!"
And Jade Sammons adds: @jadeypops24 "To say I'm excited about watching #bbctorchcam come through my home town of Shrewsbury in 20minutes or so is an understatement!!"
1148: Now the torch is passed to Val Hanover, 67, a former winner of the Unsung Hero Award at the BBC Sports Personality of the Year.
She has been involved with Special Olympics since it's inception in 1978.
A nice steady walk straight down the centre of a tree-lined street for Val.
1154: Rugby player Joseph Ashley, 12, has taken up the torch. Loud screams for him, and a gaggle of girls, and then boys, run alongside him on the pavement.
One has brought their inflatable torch. Sounds as though the whole school has turned out for him.
1157: Some nominative determinism here, as Joe Byrne takes on the flame.
At the side of the street, young children are jumping up and down with excitement as he runs at quite a pace.
"Here's the torch, here's the torch!" shout some people in the crowd.
1200: "Daddy, Daddy!" shout two girls as Lamin Jawara runs with the flame. They run out to greet their dad, but are gently ushered to the side by the torch security team, as he passes the flame on to William Longmore.
Lots of waving from Bill, as the torch convoy rounds the bend.
1208: The next two torchbearers come from the same family. Jack Gillum, 15, runs first and hands over to his 18-year-old sister Chloe Gillum, who was diagonised with Type 1 Diabetes nine years ago.
Jack has raised funds and awareness of the condition through JDRF Juvenille Research Foundation and is an ambassador for the charity.
1214: Loud cheers and cars tooting their horns greet torchbearer Charles Witter. The volume ramps up even more when Heather Matthews takes over and a bell rings out as she runs through the crowded streets.
1219: Office workers hang out of windows, eager to glimpse the torch as it goes by. Shrewsbury is giving the torch a magnificent reception.
1222: Wendy Stead carries the torch over English Bridge just as a rowing boat passes along the water beneath.
Intense waving from the crowds - if it was an Olympic sport, Shrewsbury would win gold - as the next torchbearer Georgios Alexandris takes over.
1230: A beaming smile from Rachel Harvey, 40, as she begins her leg of the relay.
She has had major brain surgery after being diagnosed with a brain lesion in 2006 and underwent three operations during which time she lost her brother to cancer. She has run the Great North Run and London Marathon for charity.
She told BBC Radio Shropshire: "It's incredible. The turnout just overwhelms you on the bus. Everybody in Shrewsbury should be proud of themselves because they've made it amazing."
1234: Punching the air as he takes over the torch is Timothy Jones, 50, who started running in 2000. Since then he has run a marathon nearly every year.
He has raised over £30,000 for charities -The Severn Hospice, Hope House Childrens Hospice, The Air Ambulance and Lingen Davies Cancer Treatment Centre.
As the crowd surges to get a better view, a voice pleads: "Come on, get out of the way, you lot."
1239: Wild screams accompany Sarah Thomas on her leg of the relay. The 18-year-old has been a young carer from an early age for both her parents but primarily for her Mum who has Multiple Sclerosis.
She hands over to Graham Slade, who receives a rapturous reception from the crowd, which includes some boys dressed in their cricket kits.
BBC Radio Shropshire's Nick Southall said: "I've witnessed a couple of people waving their Union flags in floods of tears. Everybody's getting caught up in this."
1243: Shrewsbury are doing their residents proud, as Matthew Ziola tweets: "Loving #bbctorchcam in my home town Shrewsbury so many people clapping and cheering so good to see @BBC2012."
1251: The flame is now on the convoy vehicle and travelling to Cressage.
1258: The flame is now in Cressage and a torch is being lit. Excited schoolchildren welcome it with flags.
The torchbearer takes a comedy slow-motion run before passing it to Eric Heath.
1303:Eric Heath, 28, is now running. He has Asperger's syndrome and has other disabilities including the physical disability, dyspraxia. He is a keen disabled cricketer and sportsman, playing for Shropshire County Disabled Cricket Team.
1306: The next torchbearer is Philip Wood, 33. Phil became involved in the Bridgnorth Rowing Club three years ago. In this time he has completed many races and is also the London Head of the River.
Each year he raises thousands of pounds of sponsorship for the club, which helps the club afford new equipment and run annual events.
1309: The flame is now being put in a lantern and taken by vehicle to Much Wenlock - the birthplace of the modern-day Olympics.
Shropshire Council have tweeted saying there were an estimated 40,000 people in Shrewsbury and the surrounding area.
Plus the council said an estimated 10,000 people lined the route in Oswestry, Pant and Llanymynech.
1315: We seem to have lost the pictures but while you're waiting for the torch to hit Much Wenlock why not find out about a pottery company in the town which has had a boost from the Olympics.
1322: BBC Radio Shropshire's Ian Perry in Much Wenlock says: "The expectation's been building all day, you just heard it explode as the torch goes past William Penny-Brookes' house."
In 1850 Brookes formed the Wenlock Olympian Class and is regarded as the founding father of the modern Olympics.
1330: The flame and the torch relay team are stopping to have lunch now and are due to resume in Much Wenlock at 14:32 BST.
While you're waiting you could have a look at the pictures from the day or find out more about where it's going to go today.
1339: Decided what you're having for your lunch? Let this whet your appetite - find out how London 2012 is going to be the 'Largest peace-time catering operation'.
1353: Annette Barlow on Facebook says: "Shrewsbury and wonderful childhood memories of my favourite auntie taking me for an icecream at Sidoli's, seeing a fantastic show of begonias in the Dell and many more happy times."
And this seems to be a creative way to see the torch and runners - a man on stilts and one on a unicycle.
1425: The relay is back after lunch and first to take up the torch after lunch is a woman who is likely to run straight and true over her 300m of the relay. Allison Williamson is a British archer who has competed in five Olympic Games and won bronze at Athens 2004.
1433: She will pass the torch to Isobel Cotham whose family have been competing at the Much Wenlock Olympics for the past 16 years.
We will bring you pictures via torchcam as soon as the torch relay convoy comes back into an area with 3G signal.
1434: The crowds await the torch along the Ironbridge Gorge. The relay is due to stop here later this afternoon. Visitors to Ironbridge's famous museum can cast their own Olympic medals in pewter if they visit during the Games.
1440: Our pictures are back, the torch is on the edge of Much Wenlock now, and goes back into convoy for the journey to Benthall.
1446: After Benthall the relay will cross into Broseley, where BBC Radio Shropshire's Johnty O'Donnell is among the crowds which are growing ahead of the flame's arrival:
1447: Denise Lewis, who won heptathlon gold at the 2000 Olympic Games in Sydney, dropped in on Stafford Sports College ahead of the torch relay visit this morning. She was helping students prepare for National School Sports Week 2012.
1448: Benthall, the torch has arrived. First to run here is Matthew Mills.
1450:Matthew is running in memory of his friend Hannah, who passed away last year. Hannah suffered from cystic fibrosis but her nominee says she didn't let this define her as she went on to become a project leader for the British Deaf Association in Wales.
1454: He passes the flame on to Graham Furber, a man used to wearing whites, albeit of the cricket variety. The 63-year-old is the head coach and co-ordinator for the Junior section of his cricket club and was one of the founders of Disability Cricket.
Cheers and claps for Graham as he runs downhill.
1453: "Have a lovely time, lovely to meet you," you can hear the member of the torch relay security team say to the next runner, Ricky Furgusson, before he starts.
"Come on Ricky, Come on Ricky" is the huge chant from the crowd, as he makes his way up the hill.
His nomination says: "Ricky is one of the world's bravest soldiers.
"Not only has this legend adapted to living without both of his legs, left eye and fingers from both hands, but this guy has shown strength, determination and above all courage.
"Ricky risked his own life several times to help save wounded comrades whilst out serving in Afghanistan before his tragic IED attack.
"Ricky is a true hero who is passionate about his country and who I believe should hold the Olympic Touch for England to represent our country."
1457: The crowd surround Ricky, walking with him as he makes his way up the hill.
People are walking behind him, capturing the moment with their phones and waving flags.
A real carnival atmosphere here, with balloons out, people cheering. A huge cheer as he hands the torch over to Jordan Clark.
1500:Jordan Clarke, harbours a dream of becoming a professional wrestler.
The 15-year-old had a liver transplant wheh he was eight and has since raised over £12,000 for Birmingham Children's Hospital, CLDF and Teenage Cancer Trust.
1501: Members of the 4th battalion - the Rifles - were in Broseley to greet torchbearer Ricky Furgusson.
BBC Radio Shropshire's Nick Southall said: "As a sign of respect the soldiers nod their heads and salute him. This is a breath-taking moment seeing someone like Ricky Furgusson getting this type of reception."
The town has really pulled out the stops, with banners across the road, lots of noice and flags everywhere.
1502: We are pleased to announce some newly-scheduled Red Button coverage for#bbctorchcam. Live in Derry on 4 June, Glasgow on 8 June and Inverness on 9 June.
1503: Ahead on the route, BBC reporter Josh Withey is among the crowds in Ironbridge and sent these photos of the expectant crowds:
1505: Now Telford's Gareth Polland picks up the torch in Broseley. The 29-year-old Dad toured in Iraq for the British Army.
1507: These were the scenes in the home of a forerunner of the modern Olympic Games, Much Wenlock, earlier.
1508: And the torch is extinguished, the flame put in the miner's lamp, and the torch relay is off to Ironbridge.
1513: The torch has arrived in Ironbridge and the bikes are unloaded from the security bus.
It's home to the world's first iron bridge, and a crucible of the industrial revolution.
Torchcam parts from the torch relay for part of the way here, as the busses cannot follow the runners across the landmark.
BBC Radio Shropshire's Liz Roberts in Ironbridge said: "The atmosphere is amazing - the crowds are around eight to ten deep as they gather around the iron bridge itself. It's been closed to members of the public but that hasn't stopped people trying to get near it for a photo opportunity."
1519: There's the bridge, with the torchbearer coming across it, and Chariots of Fire played by a brass band.
The crowds are out in force here at this landmark, and have been there across Shropshire - the council estimates 10,000 people watched the relay in Much Wenlock and 6,000 in Benthall and Broseley combined.
Clem Silverman writes on Twitter after Ricky Furgusson's stint with the torch. "Quite emotional on #torchcam as Ricky takes the flame. Have to say I never expected the turnout for the torch to be so great, really lovely to see people supporting local heroes and the Games"
1525: BBC Radio Wales look back at the torch's journey across Wales here.
1526: Lovely scenes by the river as the torch is passed to Danielle Rowlinson, who was diagnosed with OCD when she was only nine but is a cross country county champion and hopes to compete in the 1500m in the 2020 Olympic Games.
1528: The flame is passed to the torch of wheelchair footballer and basketball player Jack Ball Smith. The 16-year-old is accompanied by his dog Ghana, whose tail is wagging.
"Here's the torch," say people in the crowd.
1536: The torch is off to Telford now. There, 1984 Olympic silver medal-winning javelin thrower Dave Ottley tells BBC Radio Shropshire of the significance of the flame about to pass him in Telford Town Centre.
"When that flame is lit in the stadium, it's the sign that competition has begun," he says.
1541: We've stopped enroute here, nice view of the union jack on the police motorbike driver's bike.
1543: Stoke-on-Trent City Council have tweeted this picture of the party-goers making their way through Shelton ahead of this evening's big event when the torch makes its final stop in the city.
1548: The torch is stopping next in Telford, famous for being a new town built in the 1960s. For fans of names, the town is named in honour of Scottish civil engineer Thomas Telford.
And as we enter the town time to bid farewell to our early team of Claire Heald and Jenny Minard - and our late team of Sarah Holt and Ian Westbrook will guide you through the rest of the day.
1551: We now have this photo of Ricky Furgusson (see 1453 entry) carrying the torch in Broseley:
Lea Tomlinson has got in touch on Facebook: "Well done to Ricky Furgusson, a guy who deserves to hold the Olympic Torch for England. All praise has to go to our servicemen and women who are injured by IED's in Afghanistan."
1557: A member of the security team asks the crowd if they mind standing back as the relay arrives to a packed reception in Telford. A band strikes up in the background and the atmosphere is festive.
1600: Danica Pimblott is the first torchbearer in the town and she will be followed by John Lowe. She does not have much room to move as the spectators are crowding into the road - only leaving a narrow gap for her to walk through. Incidentally the relay is currently running around 10 minutes behind the scheduled times.
BBC Radio Shropshire's Paul Shuttleworth reported that the convoy did have problems getting up the steep hill from Ironbridge to get into Telford. He said: "So many people are lining the streets, getting the autographs and pictures with the torchbearers. There are even people sitting on the roofs of offices at Telford to get a decent view."
1605: Hometown gal Joanne Engvikson now takes the torch in Telford. Joanne is a youth worker for the local Hollinswood and Randlay parish council.
1609: We have just found out why the relay is running slightly late in Telford. Torchbearer John Lowe told BBC Radio Shropshire that he was partly to blame because he had to answer a call of nature.
And with that, we are back into convoy mode for the trip to one of the many towns called Newport in the UK.
1618: Brian MacElwee ponders the Newport debate on Facebook: "This is the 3rd Newport were heading for on the relay. How many Newports exist in the UK? How can 3 towns have the same name?" If anyone knows the answer, please do tweet us on @BBC2012.
1624: And we reach the edge of Newport with the relay vehicles stopping right by the sign bearing the town name. Staffordshire swimmer Rachael Kelly is first up with the torch. Rachael won a bronze medal at the 2010 Youth Olympics.
1629: BBC Radio Shropshire's Nick Southall reports from Newport: "More big crowds are waiting at the town centre - it's absolutely heaving - 20 people deep in some places. Many of the people here have stepped out of their homes and are witnessing the Olympic flame literally going past their doorsteps. In one house 10 people were hanging out of their windows to catch a glimpse."
1633:Hayden Mills is next to take the flame. The 20-year-old overcame a brain tumour and is now studying for a degree in computer science at the University of Birmingham.
One spectator, Rodney, told BBC Radio Shropshire in Newport: "It's absolutely magical. I wasn't really excited by it, but as the afternoon's gone on, excitement's built and you can feel the whole town heaving."
Callum Owen has responded to the Newport question on Twitter: "@BBC2012 There are 11 Newports in the United Kingdom. The list can be found here:" Thanks Callum!
1640: And Hayden's torch lights the flame in the lantern and it is time for a short journey to a local garden centre where the relay will take a break of approximately 20 minutes.
1648: While there is a lack of torchbearing action, it is a good time to point you towards some other torch relay content on the site.
The torch went to Much Wenlock earlier and you can watch a video of its visit here.
When the relay arrived in the town, two BBC School Reporters - Tara and Zach, from William Brookes School - recorded a commentary which you can listen to here while there is also a separate video of William Brookes School's link to the Olympic movement. School Reporters are also providing updates on their experiences on the day as a whole.
We also have a photo gallery of today's events while away from the relay we learn that more than 14m meals are expected to be served in 40 locations during the Olympics in what organisers say will be the world's largest peace-time catering operation.
1654: The relay is off again and its next stop is Gnosall and after that it visits Haughton, where Mr & Mrs Davies and family will be waiting, as you can see from this photo:
After Haughton it's on to Stafford, from where Alison Lord has tweeted us this photo of circus performers in the town centre:
This photo also came in from the BBC team on the spot as street performers flag up the British spirit:
1700: As we move into Gnosall, the next torchbearer is a man with plenty of running under his belt -seasoned athlete Dave Allen. Dave has competed in the London Marathon and the Three Peaks Challenge to raise funds for charity and apparently has never taken a sick day off work in 23 years!
BBC Radio Shrophire DJ Adam Green has stirred up the Newport debate on Twitter: "@BBC2012 The answer to your Newport question is 14!! (According to the Gazetteer of Great Britain...and places JUST called Newport." Anyone else want to comment?
1705: Teenager Martin Clowes was nominated to run a leg of the relay for sending care parcels - which contain treats such as sweet or savoury items, toiletries and magazines - to soliders serving in Afghanistan for the last five years.
1709: Our next torchbearer Katie Gamston is pro-sport in a big way. She even took a petition, complaining about cuts in School Sport Partnership funding, which had been signed by local sports clubs to the Prime Minister at No 10.
1712: The torch passes to 64-ear-old John Glover, who is another man with a quick pair of heels as he organises the Dudley Kingswinford Running Club. As he jogs along, there are chants of "There's only John Glover" from people in the crowd.
1716: As we go back into convoy mode for the short hop to Haughton, we have been sent pictures of the expectant crowds there:
Meanwhile Gillian and Janet have been standing on a bench in Haughton for almost two hours. They told BBC Radio Stoke: "We've been here for a while just to make sure we get a decent view. We wanted to be here to be part of history. It's bringing out some real community spirit."
1718: From BBC Radio Stoke's reporter Charlotte Foster in Haughton: "The crowd is now singing and waving every vehicle or walker who goes by!"
The weather there should be better than it is where we are in Shepherd's Bush, where we have just had a huge clap of thunder and rain is in the air.
1720: Into Haughton we go. Since being diagnosed with cancer, our next relay runner Adele Bisbey has raised more than £20,000 for The Eve Appeal and Cancer Research as well as competing in showjumping events and the Great North Run. She plays to the crowd as the flame blows close to her face when it is lit from the lantern and among those fans is a small girl wearing a dress completely in the design of the Union Jack.
1724: Looks like I spoke too soon about the weather (see 1718) as BBC Radio Stoke's Charlotte Foster reports: "A few people are looking to the sky. I think I've just felt a few spots of rain, which if I'm right, is the first time it's rained during the torch relay."
If the rain does develop, it will be the first time during the relay that we will see the torch's resilience to bad weather. You can read how it has been designed to keep alight in whatever the weather can throw at it in this feature from April.
1728: We bid farewell to Haughton, which featured a black and white Tudor house which are common in this area, and next it will be Stafford.
1732: The torch is on its way to Stafford, where the crowds are eagerly waiting. Spot the lurking town crier too.
BBC Radio Stoke's Chris King is in Stafford says: "Crowds are growing in Stafford town centre, outside Market Square and the Ancient High House. It's at least five or six deep in places."
1733: The torch is back on the move in Stafford and here is Christos Angelides, who has promised to "carry the flame proudly."
1736: Christos hands over to Thomas Foley - and a woman cheekily nips in-between the official car and the pair as they perform the "torch kiss" to take what will surely become a treasured photo.
1738: The torch passes to 14-year-old Niamh Bailey, who is now in remission following a brain tumour and involved in fundraising at her local school. A crowd of people surge forward to take her photo before she starts and Niamh and the security team have to slightly divert and trot around them to ensure the relay can continue.
1745: As Niamh nears the end of her run, the camera picks up a little green marquee on someone's lawn with a table and chairs set up underneath it.
At the age of 56, our next bearer Duncan Carey still holds his old school's record for 1,500m! Nowadays, Duncan encourages budding local sportsmen and women.
Duncan decides not to try to recreate the famous run from his schooldays and instead is walking during his stint and holding both arms aloft - despite one of the security team trying to hurry him along.
1750: Dib dib, dob dob for our next runner, venture scout leader Geoff Wheat.
1753: Our next runner, Leigh Rogers, has his Mum Dee in the crowd to support him. She told BBC Radio Stoke earlier: "I can't begin to explain what it means, I'm really, really proud and emotional. Hopefully I'm not going to cry too much and make a fool of myself."
1757: The crowd in the centre of Stafford is absolutely heaving as Newcastle-under-Lyme teenager Zahraa Bangee, who was nominated by her Mum, takes her turn carrying the Olympic torch after making an "astounding" recovery from a brain haemorrhage. An announcer introduces her to the crowd who chant her name as she sets off to cheering and a horn being sounded by one spectator.
1759: Back to Ricky Furgusson (1551 & 1453). He has been on the BBC News Channel talking about taking part in the relay and said: "You've got two choices in life, sit and do nothing and get depressed or put your legs on and live your life as exactly as you did before and that's exactly what I do. This is a once in a lifetime chance. I knew it was going to be busy but it was absolutely mental. Never say never, just because you're injured your life shouldn't be different.
"That's why I won a Military Cross in Afghanistan as I treated injured blokes when they got injured. People say I'm a national hero but as far as I'm concerned I've done my job. I just hope people understand that life is never over if you've been injured. We don't let it stop us. It's a big steep hill pushing up here but I was determined to get to the top and I did."
1802: Now here's a good idea from our next bearer Ollie Moreton. The 15-year-old is starting his own charity called Shirts for South Africa, collecting old football shirts and sending them to schools in the country.
1806: Stafford local lad Andy Hawkins recently trekked to Everest base camp for charity but thankfully he made it back in time for his turn with the torch. His next big plan is to organise an amateur annual sports day for Stafford. He is doing a jig of delight as he moves down the road with the flame.
1809: All the way from Stoke-on-Trent comes Rhian Morley to carry the torch. Rhian works with a local amateur theatre company and recently raised money to provide a colleague with a stairlift. After the "torch kiss" an actual kiss between Rhian and Andy before she sets off!
1811: Another two kisses for Rhian as she hands over responsiblity for the flame to Neil Davies.
BBC Radio Stoke's Matt Sandoz in Stafford said: "I've seen some novel ways to carry the torch on the relay already but Andy Hawkins' method was fantastic. He danced his way along the road in Stafford. His biog says he wants everyone to enjoy life - he certainly did that today."
1815: Theatre nurse Sandy Bebbington, who is training for a triathlon, takes up the torch. Mum-of-two Sandy has raised money for the Starlight Trust by holding masked balls and trekking in Borneo.
1818: Better news on the weather front (see 1724) - BBC Radio Stoke's reporter (and resident weather girl) Charlotte Foster is still in Stafford. She said: "I did previously feel some spots of rain in Haughton but looking up at the sky now, yes, there are some grey clouds, but there's plenty of blue sky too. So touch wood, no more rain on the torch's journey today."
1819: We are moving back into the convoy now for the 20-minute journey to Shelton.
The relay ends tonight with an evening celebration in Stoke's Hanley Park. Stoke City Council have tweeted this picture of Rose Plant who is 100 years young and her daughter Jill, who are waiting for the arrival of the flame:
Matthew Gordon has tweeted in with this picture of the waiting throng in Stoke-on-Trent.
1823: Former Olympic 1500m and 5,000m runner David Moorcroft is also at Hanley Park for the evening celebration and he told Radio Stoke: "The torch relay has so far been incredibly moving and an event that will live in our memories for many years. It's because of everything the Olympic flame represents and the torchbearers. They're the real Olympic stars because of the stories of why they were nominated and what it means to them and their families."
1829: The torch is off to its final destination in Stoke after a brief visit to Shelton. The evening celebration in Hanley Park is a sell-out with Stoke city council saying 13,000 tickets had been distributed. On the bill are musical acts, sporting stars, acrobatics and local performers. Wonder if the Potteries will have any plate-spinners in action?
1834: BBC cameras are out at Hanley Park tonight as you can see from this picture:
1838: Clear roads for the convoy while traffic queues up on the other side of the dual carriageway and people on a bridge wave a Union Jack as the vehicles pass underneath.
1844: We are now in Shelton. Stoke local Ross Clarke continues to pursue his passion for sport despite living with cerebral palsy and learning difficulties and now he gets his turn carrying the torch with his mum Jane walking alongside him.
His family are all sporting t-shirts with his name emblazoned across them in gold sparkly writing. His Uncle Pete told BBC Radio Stoke: "He says to me 'I've been chosen' he was really chuffed to be picked. He's a great lad and deserves this chance."
The Stafford and Stone School Partnership on Twitter: "I am so, so so proud to come from Stafford. The people of the town did a tremendous job today!!! Wow! What a day @BBC2012."
1851: As Andrew Wood takes over torchbearing duties, BBC Radio Stoke's Stuart Fear, watching the torch through Shelton, reports: "There are cameras and mobile phones absolutely everywhere. I saw a guy earlier with the biggest telephoto lens I've seen in my life - looking to get that key shot to show people he was there when the torch came to Stoke-on-Trent."
1852: Angela Smith is a former world squash champion and the first female squash player to turn pro. No surprise then that she went on to set up the Women's Professional Squash Players' Association. Despite global success, Angela remains true to her roots and still lives in the house she was born in as well as being an avid Stoke City fan. She will no doubt be pleased to learn that Potters manager Tony Pulis is running with the torch on Thursday.
Nathan Andrew on Twitter: "@bbc2012 #olympictorch was amazing to see the streets lined with thousands of people today, this torch has really bought the nation together."
Oscar the wonderpup on Twitter: "@BBC2012 loving the torch cam - a new obsession in our house."
1859: We have just started to lose pictures because of the 3G signal as the relay nears its conclusion. The torch is next due to pass to Ainsley Cooper, who has completed several walks for charity and two triathlons after learning to swim and ride a bike despite learning difficulties.
Jimmy Rider on Facebook: "Tomorrow it comes to the North West for the first time and would you believe it after a 9 day dry-as-a-bone 'heatwave' the forecast for tomorrow - RAIN! :("
1901: The last man due to carry the torch today is local sporting hero Imran Sherwani, who scored two goals to help Great Britain to a 3-1 defeat over Germany and win hockey gold for Britain in the Seoul Olympic Games.
It was a performance which prompted one of the most famous pieces of BBC commentary as Barry Davies, who carried the torch on day of the relay, asked the question: "Where, oh, where were the Germans? And frankly, who cares?"
Imran's Dad is a Stoke-on-Trent businessman and his great uncles played for Stoke City and Port Vale.
He will light the cauldron but even if the signal is back I am afraid we will be unable to bring you live pictures of that. However we hope to have some video highlights on the site tomorrow.
1903: BBC Radio Stoke's Tim Wedgwood watched the cauldron lighting in Hanley Park: "Imran Shawani slows his pace just so that all the crowd get a good look at the torch arriving in Hanley Park. Thousands of people are waving their flags aloft. Imran Shewani raises the torch above his head, and you can feel the warmth of the crowd and the energy propelling him towards the main stage to light the cauldron. The flame is lit and the crowd goes absolutely wild."
1908: Hot off the press: the moment Imran Sherwani carries the torch into its final destination on day 12, Stoke-on-Trent's Hanley Park.
1910: And that's it for today's coverage. Thanks for joining us. Our #bbctorchcam video and live text resume in time for tomorrow's 7am start at the Potteries Museum & Art Gallery and the relay goes from Stoke to Bolton.
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