Olympic Torch Relay
Follow the progress of the Olympic flame and watch interviews with torchbearers and sporting icons as it travels throughout the region.
Tourism Minister pays tribute to South West for 'perfect start' to Olympic Torch relay
The Tourism Minister has paid tribute to the West Country for giving the Olympic Torch relay the perfect start to its tour of the UK.
Now in its sixth day, 768 torchbearers have carried the flame more than 700 miles throughout the South West.
John Penrose described the scenes in towns, villages and cities as a great advert for the UK and the games. It's estimated the media coverage has brought more than 5 and a half million pounds to the region during the torch's visit.
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Olympic Torch reaches new heights
17 year old Amelia Hempleman-Adams from Bath held the flame on top of a capsule at the top of the London Eye.
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Olympic torch in Dorset: Our highlights. Your pictures!
The Olympic flame returned to the Westcountry today (Thursday 12th July) making its way through Dorset.
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Olympic torch lights up Stonehenge
One of the world's greatest ever athletes carried the Olympic Torch around Stonehenge at sunrise today.