A sea of smiling faces and flags greeted the Olympic Torch Relay as it stopped off in Ludlow, Clee Hill and Cleobury Mortimer on its 8,000-mile journey around Britain today (Thursday 24 May 2012).
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Thousands line the streets to welcome the Torch in Ludlow, Clee Hill and Cleobury Mortimer
Olympic Torch arrives in Shropshire today
The Torch will be carried by inspirational Torchbearers through Ludlow, Clee Hill and Cleobury Mortimer today.
Agents’ plans boost county records
Shropshire estate agents DB Roberts have donated a unique collection of property records to Shropshire Council’s Shropshire Archives.
Explore the history of Shrewsbury’s suburbs
There is still time left to book your place to explore the local history of Shrewsbury. Shropshire Council’s Visitor Information Centre is offering…
Trefonen’s mining past celebrated
Trefonen residents were in for a surprise as a six-foot high steel silhouette of a miner appeared on the skyline on Friday 18 May 2012.
Shropshire runners take the Seven Bridges challenge
Runners of all levels are being invited to don their trainers for this year’s Seven Bridges 10k road race and one mile…
Olympic Torch Relay
The Olympic Torch will be arriving in Shropshire for the first time on Thursday 24 May 2012 and preparations are well underway to ensure…
Much Wenlock Museum sees big increase in visitor numbers
Much Wenlock Museum is extremely proud to announce a significant increase in visitor numbers since its major refurbishment.
Olympic Torch lit in Greece today
The Olympic Torch has today (Thursday 10 May 2012) been lit in Olympia, Greece. It will arrive in the UK on 18 May 2012 for its 70-day journey through the UK.
A new dawn for public services in Shropshire
Over the next 12 months, Shropshire people will see a major change in the way public services are provided to local communities,…