birminghammail--2020-09-04--Why putting calories on restaurant menus is so dangerous for customers

Eating disorder sufferers have spoken out over the reason why putting calories on menus would prove so damaging to their mental health .
Under a new public health initiative from the government , it is proposed restaurants carry calorie information on its menus for food and drink items .
But the controversial proposal has been met with dismay from eating disorder sufferers , campaigners and mental health experts .
Many with eating disorders say the proposal will prove triggering to their illnesses , with mental health experts saying the move could prove counter-productive .
The proposal was unveiled in July @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to spread awareness over the impact of obesity in the wake of the global coronavirus pandemic .
But many have called for the calorie labelling plan to be ditched , with a Change.org petition started by Hope Virgo being backed by thousands .
Eating disorder campaigner Hope has started a petition against the menu change , which has received thousands of signatures .
20-year-old Emma de Saram , a student from the south of England , this week told the Telegraph : `` I ’ ve spent years using up precious brain capacity @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it .
`` I ’ m still trying to unwire my brain from seeing a plate of food as numbers , to see food as something I need to exist . ''
Discussing the calorie labelling proposal , she added : `` I cried when I first heard the news , I was just so angry .
`` For people with eating disorders , it ’ s going to make restaurants , which should be places of joy in our society , places of fear .
One of the things you have to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ disorder is a fear of eating out and enjoying food .
This will simply make restaurants inaccessible.
” Beat , the UK ’ s leading charity supporting those affected by eating disorders , says calorie counts on menus is `` ineffective and dangerous '' .
Chief executive Andrew Radford said : `` Requiring calorie counts on menus risks causing great distress for people suffering from or vulnerable to eating disorders , since evidence shows that calorie labelling exacerbates eating disorders of all kinds .
There is also little research to support the effectiveness @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` While we recognise the importance of reducing obesity , we shared our concerns with the Government ahead of the release of the new strategy , and are extremely disappointed that the needs of people affected by eating disorders have once again been dismissed .
`` We know that this has caused a great deal of stress and anxiety to those who use our services , and call on the Government to urgently review these ineffective and dangerous measures . ''
Eating disorders - how to get help How do I get help @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an eating disorder , even if you are n't sure , see your GP as soon as you can .
They 'll ask you questions about your eating habits and how you 're feeling , and will check your overall health and weight .
If they think you may have an eating disorder , they should refer you to an eating disorder specialist or team of specialists .
It can be very hard to admit you have a problem and ask for help .
It may make things easier if you bring a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ your appointment .
You can also talk in confidence to an adviser from eating disorders charity Beat by calling their adult helpline on 0808 801 0677 or youth helpline on 0808 801 0711 .
PR consultant Gemma Birbeck - who developed an eating disorder in her teens - said : “ One of the things you learn in recovery is to avoid calorie counting , so you can develop a better relationship with food .
“ You ’ re educated by a nutritionist so can ignore calorie counts and instead , learn to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mind and body . ''
Gemma said : “ Making everything about calories , which the Better Health campaign will do , undoes all the hard work someone recovering from an eating disorder has put in , just to feel comfortable about eating . ''
She said : “ While I don ’ t think the calorie-labelling will affect me personally any more , I think it could be so damaging for people who are still battling eating disorders because they could fall back into the trap of avoiding certain foods .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lot of work done globally to change how women ’ s bodies are seen and relax the ‘ size 0 ’ body ideal .
But if everyone starts counting calories , that will cause huge problems and reinforce a lot of damaging ideas about our bodies .
`` The calorie-labelling could be a blessing for people who aren ’ t educated around food and need that guidance – it could be really beneficial for them .
“ But for people who are already conscious of what they ’ re eating - and that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with eating disorders - the impact will just be to create feelings of guilt .
“ In the long-term , I think we ’ ll start to see an increase in people presenting with eating disorders as a result of this . ''

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Eating disorder sufferers have spoken out over the reason why putting calories on menus would prove so damaging to their mental health.
Under a new public health initiative from the government, it is proposed restaurants carry calorie information on its menus for food and drink items.
But the controversial proposal has been met with dismay from eating disorder sufferers, campaigners and mental health experts.
Many with eating disorders say the proposal will prove triggering to their illnesses, with mental health experts saying the move could prove counter-productive.
The proposal was unveiled in July as part of the government's drive to spread awareness over the impact of obesity in the wake of the global coronavirus pandemic.
But many have called for the calorie labelling plan to be ditched, with a Change.org petition started by Hope Virgo being backed by thousands.
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Eating disorder campaigner Hope has started a petition against the menu change, which has received thousands of signatures.
20-year-old Emma de Saram, a student from the south of England, this week told the Telegraph : "I’ve spent years using up precious brain capacity calculating calories. My life revolved around it.
"I’m still trying to unwire my brain from seeing a plate of food as numbers, to see food as something I need to exist."
Discussing the calorie labelling proposal, she added: "I cried when I first heard the news, I was just so angry.
"For people with eating disorders, it’s going to make restaurants, which should be places of joy in our society, places of fear. One of the things you have to get over if you have an eating disorder is a fear of eating out and enjoying food. This will simply make restaurants inaccessible.”
Beat, the UK’s leading charity supporting those affected by eating disorders, says calorie counts on menus is "ineffective and dangerous".
Chief executive Andrew Radford said: "Requiring calorie counts on menus risks causing great distress for people suffering from or vulnerable to eating disorders, since evidence shows that calorie labelling exacerbates eating disorders of all kinds. There is also little research to support the effectiveness in reducing people’s weight.
(Image: Jonathan Buckmaster)
"While we recognise the importance of reducing obesity, we shared our concerns with the Government ahead of the release of the new strategy, and are extremely disappointed that the needs of people affected by eating disorders have once again been dismissed.
"We know that this has caused a great deal of stress and anxiety to those who use our services, and call on the Government to urgently review these ineffective and dangerous measures."
Eating disorders - how to get help How do I get help? If you think you may have an eating disorder, even if you aren't sure, see your GP as soon as you can. They'll ask you questions about your eating habits and how you're feeling, and will check your overall health and weight. If they think you may have an eating disorder, they should refer you to an eating disorder specialist or team of specialists. It can be very hard to admit you have a problem and ask for help. It may make things easier if you bring a friend or loved one with you to your appointment. You can also talk in confidence to an adviser from eating disorders charity Beat by calling their adult helpline on 0808 801 0677 or youth helpline on 0808 801 0711.
PR consultant Gemma Birbeck - who developed an eating disorder in her teens - said: “One of the things you learn in recovery is to avoid calorie counting, so you can develop a better relationship with food.
“You’re educated by a nutritionist so can ignore calorie counts and instead, learn to eat food which is good for your mind and body."
Gemma said: “Making everything about calories, which the Better Health campaign will do, undoes all the hard work someone recovering from an eating disorder has put in, just to feel comfortable about eating."
She said: “While I don’t think the calorie-labelling will affect me personally any more, I think it could be so damaging for people who are still battling eating disorders because they could fall back into the trap of avoiding certain foods.
"In recent years there has been a lot of work done globally to change how women’s bodies are seen and relax the ‘size 0’ body ideal. But if everyone starts counting calories, that will cause huge problems and reinforce a lot of damaging ideas about our bodies.
"The calorie-labelling could be a blessing for people who aren’t educated around food and need that guidance – it could be really beneficial for them.
“But for people who are already conscious of what they’re eating - and that doesn’t only refer to those with eating disorders - the impact will just be to create feelings of guilt.
“In the long-term, I think we’ll start to see an increase in people presenting with eating disorders as a result of this."


birminghammail--2020-09-04--West Ham captain Mark Noble slams club for Grady Diangana decision

West Ham United 's Mark Noble has moved to voice his anger at his club 's decision to sell Grady Diangana to West Bromwich Albion .
Diangana spent last season on loan at Albion , and has now completed an £18 million move to the Hawthorns to the delight of Baggies fans .
The 22-year-old international was instrumental in Slaven Bilic 's quest to guide West Brom to promotion last season , and Noble is certainly not happy with the Hammer 's decision to sell Diangana .
Sign up for our Baggies newsletter with your email in the box at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ here 'As captain of this football club I ’ m gutted , angry and sad that Grady has left , great kid with a great future ! '
said Noble on his Twitter feed .
The Hammers had received a negative reaction from their fanbase for a statement that led supporters to assume that Diangana 's sale will be linked to defensive reinforcements .
'The decision to sell Grady has been made reluctantly but – ultimately – in the best interests of the Club and with the aim to strengthen the squad in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said a statement released by the club .
`` The money received for Grady will be reinvested entirely in the team , in line with the manager ’ s targets .
We believe that this will give us the best possible chance of ensuring we have a balanced squad to compete in the Premier League and capable of reaching our objectives and ambitions this season . ''
Diangana 's 'great future ' will now take place outside of West Ham - with West Brom capitalising and bringing the youngster back to the Midlands @

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West Ham United's Mark Noble has moved to voice his anger at his club's decision to sell Grady Diangana to West Bromwich Albion.
Diangana spent last season on loan at Albion, and has now completed an £18 million move to the Hawthorns to the delight of Baggies fans.
The 22-year-old international was instrumental in Slaven Bilic's quest to guide West Brom to promotion last season, and Noble is certainly not happy with the Hammer's decision to sell Diangana.
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'As captain of this football club I’m gutted, angry and sad that Grady has left, great kid with a great future!' said Noble on his Twitter feed.
The Hammers had received a negative reaction from their fanbase for a statement that led supporters to assume that Diangana's sale will be linked to defensive reinforcements.
'The decision to sell Grady has been made reluctantly but – ultimately – in the best interests of the Club and with the aim to strengthen the squad in different areas at this time,' said a statement released by the club.
"The money received for Grady will be reinvested entirely in the team, in line with the manager’s targets. We believe that this will give us the best possible chance of ensuring we have a balanced squad to compete in the Premier League and capable of reaching our objectives and ambitions this season."
Diangana's 'great future' will now take place outside of West Ham - with West Brom capitalising and bringing the youngster back to the Midlands.


birminghammail--2020-09-04--West Ham fans go ballistic as WBA announce record Diangana transfer

West Ham United fans are furious following the decision to sell Grady Diangana to West Bromwich Albion .
A joyous announcement for Baggies fans was met with anger on the other side - with West Ham announcing the departure of the talented youngster .
The transfer equals Albion 's record transfer fee - £18million - which is what they paid for Nacer Chadli .
'The decision to sell Grady has been made reluctantly but – ultimately – in the best interests of the Club and with the aim to strengthen the squad in different areas at this time , ' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Sign up for our Baggies newsletter with your email in the box at the top of the page or click here '' The money received for Grady will be reinvested entirely in the team , in line with the manager ’ s targets .
We believe that this will give us the best possible chance of ensuring we have a balanced squad to compete in the Premier League and capable of reaching our objectives and ambitions this season . ''
Hammers fans were left unconvinced by the statement - and have made @ @ @ @ @ @ @ West Ham fans had to say on Twitter : Colin : Thats a shocker .
The strangest thing is , if Diangana was at a Championship club , West Ham would want to buy him , so to sell someone who could be a great player is an abysmal decision .
Michael : Cool .
Thank you for keeping us updated .
I didn ’ t want to have a good weekend anyway .
@ rickwhufc : The way this club is run is an embarrassment , every other relegation rival are improving @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on relegation AGAIN , yet you ’ ve forced an academy prospect ( who didn ’ t want to go ) to leave for transfer funds !
Jarvo : Lucky boy .
To get out of this mess of a club .
Can ’ t wait for the season to start @ ironviews : One of the worst , most out of touch decisions that I 've ever seen .
Steven : Well done boys for ruining the season for us .
Steve : Shocking decision .
Super young talent , from the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ really got a chance .
GSB are deaf to fans .
Joel : This will become the biggest regret of the decade @ WestHamCF : THE CIRCUS GOES ON !

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West Ham United fans are furious following the decision to sell Grady Diangana to West Bromwich Albion.
A joyous announcement for Baggies fans was met with anger on the other side - with West Ham announcing the departure of the talented youngster.
The transfer equals Albion's record transfer fee - £18million - which is what they paid for Nacer Chadli.
'The decision to sell Grady has been made reluctantly but – ultimately – in the best interests of the Club and with the aim to strengthen the squad in different areas at this time,' said a statement released by the Londoners.
Sign up for our Baggies newsletter with your email in the box at the top of the page or click here
"The money received for Grady will be reinvested entirely in the team, in line with the manager’s targets. We believe that this will give us the best possible chance of ensuring we have a balanced squad to compete in the Premier League and capable of reaching our objectives and ambitions this season."
Hammers fans were left unconvinced by the statement - and have made their point clear.
Here's what West Ham fans had to say on Twitter:
Colin: Thats a shocker. The strangest thing is, if Diangana was at a Championship club, West Ham would want to buy him, so to sell someone who could be a great player is an abysmal decision.
Michael: Cool. Thank you for keeping us updated. I didn’t want to have a good weekend anyway.
Cameron: Absolute joke.
David: Ruined the season. Cheers.
@rickwhufc: The way this club is run is an embarrassment, every other relegation rival are improving. We’ve just missed out on relegation AGAIN, yet you’ve forced an academy prospect (who didn’t want to go) to leave for transfer funds!
Jarvo: Lucky boy. To get out of this mess of a club. Can’t wait for the season to start
@ironviews: One of the worst, most out of touch decisions that I've ever seen.
Steven: Well done boys for ruining the season for us.
Rebecca: This club is a disgrace.
Steve: Shocking decision. Super young talent, from the academy, keen to stay, never really got a chance. GSB are deaf to fans.
Joel: This will become the biggest regret of the decade
@WestHamCF: THE CIRCUS GOES ON !


birminghammail--2020-09-04--The 12 celebrities confirmed to take part in Strictly this year

BBC series Strictly Come Dancing is back on our screens this autumn - and all the stars taking part have now been revealed .
Head judge Shirley Ballas , along with Craig Revel Horwood , Bruno Tolioni and Motsi Mabuse are all back to judge the footwork of 12 new celebrities .
So who will be lifting the glitterball trophy this year ?
Professional dancers have already started rehearsals , with Strictly boss Kate Phillips revealing the professional dancers had already been isolating for weeks in preparation for Strictly 's return .
While there is no confirmed date for the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in which the celebrities meet their professional partners for the first time , usually airs two weeks before the season begins .
As the celebs have only just been confirmed , we are looking at an early October date for the launch show - and then the 2020 series kicking off in mid-October .
But who is taking part this year in the hope of lifting the glitterball trophy ?
Drum roll please !
These are the confirmed Strictly Come Dancing contestants .
Ex-The Wanted singer Max is perhaps best known for his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ They were even engaged before they split in 2012 .
She is now married to The Only Way Is Essex star Mark Wright .
We wonder if she 'll be tuning in ?
Max , who is now dating Stacey Giggs , has the added advantage of knowing a past Strictly winner His The Wanted bandmate Jay McGuiness won the show in 2015 - so should be on hand to give him some good tips .
This week Max quipped : `` Buzzing to be on Strictly this year .
Not really one @ @ @ @ @ @ @ take a lot of comfort in the fact that Jay McGuiness set The Wanted 's bar so low ... . ''
Good Morning Britain presenter Ranvir was revealed as a 2020 contestant by her colleague and former contestant Richard Arnold .
The 43-year-old said : `` I am very thrilled to be on it , thank you !
I am worried about sleep deprivation because I am carrying on this job , I am worried about energy levels . ''
Ranvir joked she was n't worried about the Strictly curse - as she @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Singh Dehal .
They share an eight-year-old son , Tushaan .
American footballer Jason is the only star from the US this year .
The former NFL player turned out for the Dallas Cowboys , Houston Texans and New York Giants .
A regular on the BBC 's NFL highlights show , he is the former partner of Girls Aloud singer Nadine Coyle , with whom he has a six-year-old daughter , Anaìya .
Jason said : `` My daughter never got the chance to see me run out on the field at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ excited about me taking to the dance floor .
I hope I can do her proud . ''
Caroline is best known for playing Maddie Magellan in Jonathan Creek and Dorothy in Men Behaving Badly .
The 60-year-old was previously married to comedian Paul Merton and tied the knot with her second husband , Sam Farmer , in 2006 .
Caroline said : `` I am thrilled and terrified in equal measure to be taking part . ''
Since May 2015 Clara has had a 10am to 1pm show on BBC Radio 1 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ KISS FM and BBC Radio 1Xtra .
The 36-year-old said : `` As we know , this year has been a real challenge and escapism through dancing is something I know we all enjoy .
`` So to be taught by a pro and live a fantasy is something that I ca n't wait to fully embrace , see you on the dancefloor ! ''
Comedian Bill is best known for his role in Black Books and for his appearances on Never Mind the Buzzcocks , Have I Got News for You and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ part this year , Bill told Zoe Ball on her Radio 2 Breakfast Show it `` felt right '' .
Bill added : `` In these strange times we 're living through , it feels right to do something different and take on a new challenge .
`` So I am delighted to be a part of this year 's unique Strictly Come Dancing .
`` My late mum Madrin would have loved it - I hope she 'll be watching . ''
The Olympic gold medalist will make history on Strictly as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ same-sex partner .
The boxer , who is gay and in a relationship with blogger Ella Baig , reportedly said she would only do the show if she was paired with a woman .
Nicola was the first female amateur boxer to win an Olympic gold medal at London 2012 .
The 37-year-old said : `` It 's amazing to be a part of the movement for change , diversity and breaking boundaries in the entertainment industry . ''
JJ was wounded in a bomb explosion in 2011 while serving in Afghanistan , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The former Royal Marine Commando is an Invictus Games medallist and TV presenter .
In an interview with Lorraine Kelly on ITV , he revealed he was appearing on Strictly .
He added : `` It 's all just become very real !
The music , the unveil , the fact I can tell someone who is n't my mum and dad , basically . ''
Made in Chelsea star Jamie was meant to take part last year but injured himself in rehearsals and was replaced by eventual winner Kelvin Fletcher .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ go again , hopefully this time I can last long enough so my mum can see me dance .
`` The reason I ’ m doing it , is to make my mum proud but all I did last year was make her even more disappointed .
Let ’ s change that this year , can ’ t wait !
! ''
Maisie will be very familiar to BBC viewers .
She has been portraying Tiffany Butcher in EastEnders , since she was just six .
The 19-year-old also played a young Queen @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , starring Scarlett Johansson and Natalie Portman .
Maisie has previous dance experience and showcased her talents on the Strictly Come Dancing Children in Need show last year - lifting the Glitterball trophy with Kevin Clifton .
Will Maisie will win out in the real competition ?
According to The Sun , the teen actress is certainly hoping to get big exposure on Strictly - in the hope of landing a record deal .
A source told The Sun that Maisie `` wants to crack the music industry and several labels think she @ @ @ @ @ @ @ must be hoping signing YouTube sensation HRVY will help them capture many of his channel subscribers .
The star , whose real name is Harvey Leigh Cantwell , has had 473 million views on his YouTube channel .
Harvey has also released a number of albums under Universal Music and Virgin EMI Records .
The 21-year-old said : `` Being on Strictly is going to be such an amazing experience and I 'm so thankful to be taking part this year .
`` I think my mum is more excited that she 'll @ @ @ @ @ @ @ night now . ''
The former Redditch Labour MP was the last contestant to be confirmed .
Speaking on Radio 2 today , Friday September 4 , she said : `` When they asked me to do it I was speechless with excitement , which is pretty unusual for me.
`` The 57-year-old added : `` I couldn ’ t be in better hands with the Strictly team and I ’ m going to throw myself into the challenge .
Watch out ! ''

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BBC series Strictly Come Dancing is back on our screens this autumn - and all the stars taking part have now been revealed.
Head judge Shirley Ballas, along with Craig Revel Horwood, Bruno Tolioni and Motsi Mabuse are all back to judge the footwork of 12 new celebrities.
Last year, Emmerdale actor Kelvin Fletcher won with professional partner Oti Mabuse.
So who will be lifting the glitterball trophy this year?
Professional dancers have already started rehearsals, with Strictly boss Kate Phillips revealing the professional dancers had already been isolating for weeks in preparation for Strictly's return.
While there is no confirmed date for the series yet, the launch show, in which the celebrities meet their professional partners for the first time, usually airs two weeks before the season begins.
As the celebs have only just been confirmed, we are looking at an early October date for the launch show - and then the 2020 series kicking off in mid-October.
But who is taking part this year in the hope of lifting the glitterball trophy?
Drum roll please! These are the confirmed Strictly Come Dancing contestants.
Max George
(Image: PA)
Ex-The Wanted singer Max is perhaps best known for his relationship with Corrie star Michelle Keegan. They were even engaged before they split in 2012.
She is now married to The Only Way Is Essex star Mark Wright. We wonder if she'll be tuning in?
Max, who is now dating Stacey Giggs, has the added advantage of knowing a past Strictly winner
His The Wanted bandmate Jay McGuiness won the show in 2015 - so should be on hand to give him some good tips.
This week Max quipped: "Buzzing to be on Strictly this year. Not really one for the dance floor, but I take a lot of comfort in the fact that Jay McGuiness set The Wanted's bar so low...."
Ranvir Singh
(Image: BBC)
Good Morning Britain presenter Ranvir was revealed as a 2020 contestant by her colleague and former contestant Richard Arnold.
The 43-year-old said: "I am very thrilled to be on it, thank you! I am worried about sleep deprivation because I am carrying on this job, I am worried about energy levels."
Ranvir joked she wasn't worried about the Strictly curse - as she is single after splitting from husband Ranjeet Singh Dehal. They share an eight-year-old son, Tushaan.
Jason Bell
(Image: BBC)
American footballer Jason is the only star from the US this year.
The former NFL player turned out for the Dallas Cowboys, Houston Texans and New York Giants.
A regular on the BBC's NFL highlights show, he is the former partner of Girls Aloud singer Nadine Coyle, with whom he has a six-year-old daughter, Anaìya.
Jason said: "My daughter never got the chance to see me run out on the field at an NFL game but she is very excited about me taking to the dance floor. I hope I can do her proud."
Caroline Quentin
(Image: PA)
Caroline is best known for playing Maddie Magellan in Jonathan Creek and Dorothy in Men Behaving Badly .
The 60-year-old was previously married to comedian Paul Merton and tied the knot with her second husband, Sam Farmer, in 2006.
Caroline said: "I am thrilled and terrified in equal measure to be taking part."
Clara Amfo
Since May 2015 Clara has had a 10am to 1pm show on BBC Radio 1. The DJ has also worked on KISS FM and BBC Radio 1Xtra.
The 36-year-old said: "As we know, this year has been a real challenge and escapism through dancing is something I know we all enjoy.
"So to be taught by a pro and live a fantasy is something that I can't wait to fully embrace, see you on the dancefloor!"
Bill Bailey
(Image: PA)
Comedian Bill is best known for his role in Black Books and for his appearances on Never Mind the Buzzcocks, Have I Got News for You and QI.
Explaining his decision to take part this year, Bill told Zoe Ball on her Radio 2 Breakfast Show it "felt right".
Bill added: "In these strange times we're living through, it feels right to do something different and take on a new challenge.
"So I am delighted to be a part of this year's unique Strictly Come Dancing.
"My late mum Madrin would have loved it - I hope she'll be watching."
Nicola Adams
(Image: BBC)
The Olympic gold medalist will make history on Strictly as the first celebrity to compete with a same-sex partner.
The boxer, who is gay and in a relationship with blogger Ella Baig, reportedly said she would only do the show if she was paired with a woman.
Nicola was the first female amateur boxer to win an Olympic gold medal at London 2012.
The 37-year-old said: "It's amazing to be a part of the movement for change, diversity and breaking boundaries in the entertainment industry."
JJ Chalmers
(Image: ITV)
JJ was wounded in a bomb explosion in 2011 while serving in Afghanistan, suffering facial injuries and losing two fingers.
The former Royal Marine Commando is an Invictus Games medallist and TV presenter.
In an interview with Lorraine Kelly on ITV, he revealed he was appearing on Strictly. He added: "It's all just become very real! The music, the unveil, the fact I can tell someone who isn't my mum and dad, basically."
Jamie Laing
(Image: Getty Images)
Made in Chelsea star Jamie was meant to take part last year but injured himself in rehearsals and was replaced by eventual winner Kelvin Fletcher.
The 31-year-old said: "Here we go again, hopefully this time I can last long enough so my mum can see me dance.
"The reason I’m doing it, is to make my mum proud but all I did last year was make her even more disappointed. Let’s change that this year, can’t wait!!"
Maisie Smith
(Image: BBC)
Maisie will be very familiar to BBC viewers.
She has been portraying Tiffany Butcher in EastEnders, since she was just six.
The 19-year-old also played a young Queen Elizabeth I in The Other Boleyn Girl, starring Scarlett Johansson and Natalie Portman.
Maisie has previous dance experience and showcased her talents on the Strictly Come Dancing Children in Need show last year - lifting the Glitterball trophy with Kevin Clifton. Will Maisie will win out in the real competition?
According to The Sun, the teen actress is certainly hoping to get big exposure on Strictly - in the hope of landing a record deal.
A source told The Sun that Maisie "wants to crack the music industry and several labels think she is really marketable."
HRVY
(Image: BBC)
BBC bosses must be hoping signing YouTube sensation HRVY will help them capture many of his channel subscribers.
The star, whose real name is Harvey Leigh Cantwell, has had 473 million views on his YouTube channel.
Harvey has also released a number of albums under Universal Music and Virgin EMI Records.
The 21-year-old said: "Being on Strictly is going to be such an amazing experience and I'm so thankful to be taking part this year.
"I think my mum is more excited that she'll be able to see me every Saturday night now."
Jacqui Smith
The former Redditch Labour MP was the last contestant to be confirmed.
Speaking on Radio 2 today, Friday September 4, she said: "When they asked me to do it I was speechless with excitement, which is pretty unusual for me. "
The 57-year-old added: "I couldn’t be in better hands with the Strictly team and I’m going to throw myself into the challenge. Watch out!"


birminghammail--2020-09-04--Grady Diangana's first words after joining West Brom from West Ham

Grady Diangana promises he is ‘ only going to get better ’ after securing a permanent move to West Bromwich Albion .
The 22-year-old completed his transfer to The Hawthorns late on Friday evening and will meet up with the rest of the squad on Monday .
He has signed a five-year deal , for an undisclosed fee believed to be in the region of the club record paid for Nacer Chadli .
And in his first interview since becoming a full-time Baggie , he couldn ’ t hide his delight .
“ I know I can bring more to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” Diangana told the club website .
“ I ’ m still young and last year was like my first season in senior football .
I feel I am only going to get better .
“ And I believe in the style of football we play under Slaven .
I think we will be suited for the challenge ahead because if you can ’ t keep the ball in the Premier League it will be tough .
“ We have the quality to do that and compete and if we go with the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ surviving we can exceed some people ’ s expectations.
” Diangana admitted it was a wrench to leave the London Stadium .
“ West Ham was all I had known before last season and I ’ m sure people will understand that I felt some sadness at leaving .
“ But coming here having had that season we have just experienced , there were no nerves about leaving at all .
`` Knowing the manager and the players and the feelings I have got for the club just made me excited .
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Grady Diangana promises he is ‘only going to get better’ after securing a permanent move to West Bromwich Albion.
The 22-year-old completed his transfer to The Hawthorns late on Friday evening and will meet up with the rest of the squad on Monday.
He has signed a five-year deal, for an undisclosed fee believed to be in the region of the club record paid for Nacer Chadli.
And in his first interview since becoming a full-time Baggie, he couldn’t hide his delight.
“I know I can bring more to the game and to the team,” Diangana told the club website.
“I’m still young and last year was like my first season in senior football. I feel I am only going to get better.
“And I believe in the style of football we play under Slaven. I think we will be suited for the challenge ahead because if you can’t keep the ball in the Premier League it will be tough.
“We have the quality to do that and compete and if we go with the ambition of doing well and not just surviving we can exceed some people’s expectations.”
Diangana admitted it was a wrench to leave the London Stadium. “West Ham was all I had known before last season and I’m sure people will understand that I felt some sadness at leaving.
“But coming here having had that season we have just experienced, there were no nerves about leaving at all.
"Knowing the manager and the players and the feelings I have got for the club just made me excited.
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“Last season was really my first out of 23s football and was the most football I had ever played in a single season.
"I didn’t know what it really meant to win games and especially as we were challenging for promotion from the start. Now I do.
“It taught me that it is not okay to survive. We need to go out to try to win every game and that is how we will approach every match.”


birminghammail--2020-09-04--Confirmed: West Brom equal record transfer fee with Grady signing

West Bromwich Albion have beaten off competition from Aston Villa to secure a club record deal for Grady Diangana .
The England Under 21 attacker has agreed a deal , which while undisclosed is thought to be £18million and equal the fee they paid for Nacer Chadli .
Diangana moves from West Ham , on a five-year deal – to become the club ’ s third signing of the summer – and second of the day .
He follows Matheus Pereira and Cédric Kipré through the door at The Hawthorns as Slaven Bilic looks to retain the stars who won @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for the demands of the Premier League .
The 22-year-old international played an instrumental role in Albion ’ s elevation last time , while on loan from West Ham .
Villa and Fulham were also reported to be interested but the Baggies have won the race .
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However , he spent last term with Albion and scored eight times in 31 games - despite being slowed by a hamstring injury in mid-season .
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“ When you are a sprinter like Grady and you ’ ve got players kicking lumps out of you it is a tough experience .
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West Bromwich Albion have beaten off competition from Aston Villa to secure a club record deal for Grady Diangana.
The England Under 21 attacker has agreed a deal, which while undisclosed is thought to be £18million and equal the fee they paid for Nacer Chadli.
Diangana moves from West Ham, on a five-year deal – to become the club’s third signing of the summer – and second of the day.
He follows Matheus Pereira and Cédric Kipré through the door at The Hawthorns as Slaven Bilic looks to retain the stars who won promotion as well as bolster a squad for the demands of the Premier League.
The 22-year-old international played an instrumental role in Albion’s elevation last time, while on loan from West Ham.
Villa and Fulham were also reported to be interested but the Baggies have won the race.
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Diangana joined the Hammers academy a decade ago and ended up making 21 appearances for the first team - including 17 in the top flight in 2018/2019.
However, he spent last term with Albion and scored eight times in 31 games - despite being slowed by a hamstring injury in mid-season.
Sporting and Technical Director Luke Dowling is thrilled to have secured Grady’s permanent signature and also excited at what might be ahead for the young forward.
“That was his first ‘proper’ season really and more football than he had ever played before,” he said.
“When you are a sprinter like Grady and you’ve got players kicking lumps out of you it is a tough experience.
“We all saw how Grady handed it and now we’re all excited to see him step up to the next level.
"He’s a player we know our supporters love and we are all thrilled to have been able to get this deal done.”


birminghammail--2020-09-04--Wolves confirm Toti loan following transfer deal

Wolves have immediately sanctioned a loan deal of a new permanent signing .
The club confirmed the signing of defender @ @ @ @ @ and have shipped out the youngster on loan .
Sign up for our Wolves newsletter @ @ @ @ @ box at the top of the page or click here Gomes , 21 , will @ @ @ @ @ at Swiss side Grasshopper Club Zurich - also owned by Wanderers owners Fosun - after @ @ @ @ @ hope that the loan spell will 'challenge ' the player , who made his first-team @ @ @ @ @ 2019 .
Shortly after his transfer Gomes tweeted : `` After three incredible years , @ @ @ @ @ club comes to an end .
Right now , the only word that comes to @ @ @ @ @ `` The time has come to face a new opportunity in my career and life @ @ @ @ @ even more . ''

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The club confirmed the signing of defender Toti Gomes earlier today - and have shipped out the youngster on loan.
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Gomes, 21, will play his football next season at Swiss side Grasshopper Club Zurich - also owned by Wanderers owners Fosun - after signing from Estoril.
Wolves hope that the loan spell will 'challenge' the player, who made his first-team debut fpr Estoril in May 2019.
Shortly after his transfer Gomes tweeted: "After three incredible years, my chapter in this huge club comes to an end. Right now, the only word that comes to mind is thank you.
"The time has come to face a new opportunity in my career and life that will make me grow even more."


birminghammail--2020-09-04--County venues extending Eat Out to Help Out scheme in September

The Government ’ s Eat Out to Help Out scheme - encouraging diners back in to restaurants in August - has been hailed a success .
In Worcestershire , almost half a million meals were discounted under the scheme , where the Government paid for half the price of a meal up to a maximum of £10 per person on Mondays , Tuesdays and Wednesdays .
This saved Worcestershire diners a whopping £2.6 million , with those in Worcester and Mid-Worcestershire , which includes Evesham and Droitwich , saving £562,000 in each constituency , with 126,000 ( £4.46 saved per @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ) meals claimed respectively .
Bromsgrove diners consumed 77,000 discounted meals and saved the most per meal at £6.78 , making a total saving of £523,000 .
West Worcestershire restaurant-goers , which includes Malvern , Pershore and Upton-upon-Severn ate 79,000 discounted meals , saving a combined£451,000 at £5.70 per head .
Wyre Forest diners ate 77,000 meals and saved a combined£374,000 at £34.89 per head .
While in Redditch just 26,000 meals were discounted , making a total saving of £154,000 but diners there did save £5.82 per meal .
Across the West @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were served at more than 5,000 outlets , with figures up to August 27 .
The total saved by diners was £29.3m with an average saving of £5.58 .
Chancellor Rishi Sunak said : “ From the get-go our mission has been to protect jobs- and to do this we needed be creative , brave and try things that no government has ever done before .
“ The figures continue to show Eat Out to Help Out has been a success .
I want to thank everyone , from restaurant owners to waiters @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it and helping drive our economic recovery .
“ The scheme is just one part of our Plan for Jobs and we will continue to protect , support and create jobs to ensure we come back stronger as a nation.
” According to Open Table bookings were up more than 50 percent due to the scheme and some venues are keen to continue those results .
Although ‘ Rishi ’ s Dishes ’ , the nickname given to the scheme after it was introduced by the Chancellor , ended on Bank Holiday Monday @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of establishments in Worcestershire have announced they are continuing the discounts – or their versions of them .
Worcestershire venues continuing their version of Eat Out to Help Out in September include : The riverside venue is offering 50 per cent off all mains on Tuesdays and Wednesdays in September .
The pub is offering two-for-one on all its pies from Monday to Thursday during September .
The restaurant is offering 25 per cent off food and soft drinks on Tuesdays , Wednesdays and Thursdays from September 8 to September 24 .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ scheme in September with 50 per cent off food from Mondays to Wednesdays – and better still there is no £10 cap on discounts !
Customers will be given £10 off the pub ’ s Menu du Jour from Monday to Wednesday in September .
So for £20 ( including the discount ) diners will be able to enjoy a three-course-meal at the popular gastro pub .
The restaurant is offering 25 per cent off its set menu from Monday to Thursday in September .
The pub is offering 20 per cent off @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The pub specialising in Indian food is offering 50 per cent off meals for those that dine in on Mondays to Wednesdays up to a maximum of£10 per person , just like the Eat Out to Help Out scheme , extended throughout September .
The eatery is repeating the offering under the Government scheme of 50 per cent off food an soft drinks up to £10 per person on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings , and is asking for a £5 per person deposit to ward off no shows .
The pub and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ support given by its customers in August is offering 20 per cent off food from Monday to Wednesday in September .
The South American-inspired eatery is continuing its version of Eat Out to Help Out in September offering 50 per cent off on Tuesdays and Wednesdays up to a maximum of £10 per person .
This restaurant is offering 50 per cent off food on Mondays , Tuesdays and Wednesdays in September and will be open from 12 noon to 8pm .
No bookings – walk-in only .
This eatery is continuing the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 50 per cent off Mondays to Wednesdays , up to £10 per person on foodand soft drinks in September .
The restaurant is offering 25 per cent off its set menu from Mondays to Thursdays in September .
Nationwide chains which WILL extend the deals include Bill 's , Franco Manca and Pizza Hut , as well as San Carlo , Harvester , Oakham Inns , Slug and Lettuce and Stone house Pizza and Carvery eateries .
Toby Carvery , Yo !
and others are also extending the discounts for diners .
But @ @ @ @ @ @ @ include Carluccio 's , Frankie and Benny ’ s , Wagamama , Wahaca and TGI Fridays , along with KFC , Las Iguanas and Tim Hortons .

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The Government’s Eat Out to Help Out scheme - encouraging diners back in to restaurants in August - has been hailed a success.
In Worcestershire, almost half a million meals were discounted under the scheme, where the Government paid for half the price of a meal up to a maximum of £10 per person on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
This saved Worcestershire diners a whopping £2.6 million, with those in Worcester and Mid-Worcestershire, which includes Evesham and Droitwich, saving £562,000 in each constituency, with 126,000 (£4.46 saved per meal) and 105,000 (£5.34 each) meals claimed respectively.
Bromsgrove diners consumed 77,000 discounted meals and saved the most per meal at £6.78, making a total saving of £523,000.
West Worcestershire restaurant-goers, which includes Malvern, Pershore and Upton-upon-Severn ate 79,000 discounted meals, saving a combined£451,000 at £5.70 per head.
Wyre Forest diners ate 77,000 meals and saved a combined£374,000 at £34.89 per head.
While in Redditch just 26,000 meals were discounted, making a total saving of £154,000 but diners there did save £5.82 per meal.
Across the West Midlands, some five million discounted meals were served at more than 5,000 outlets, with figures up to August 27. The total saved by diners was £29.3m with an average saving of £5.58.
Chancellor Rishi Sunak said: “From the get-go our mission has been to protect jobs- and to do this we needed be creative, brave and try things that no government has ever done before.
“The figures continue to show Eat Out to Help Out has been a success. I want to thank everyone, from restaurant owners to waiters, chefs and diners, for embracing it and helping drive our economic recovery.
“The scheme is just one part of our Plan for Jobs and we will continue to protect, support and create jobs to ensure we come back stronger as a nation.”
According to Open Table bookings were up more than 50 percent due to the scheme and some venues are keen to continue those results.
Although ‘Rishi’s Dishes’, the nickname given to the scheme after it was introduced by the Chancellor, ended on Bank Holiday Monday (August 31), a number of establishments in Worcestershire have announced they are continuing the discounts – or their versions of them.
Worcestershire venues continuing their version of Eat Out to Help Out in September include:
Bewdley
Chang Thai River,Load Street
The riverside venue is offering 50 per cent off all mains on Tuesdays and Wednesdays in September.
The Little Pack Horse, High Street
The pub is offering two-for-one on all its pies from Monday to Thursday during September.
Bromsgrove
Casa Med Tapas, High Street
The restaurant is offering 25 per cent off food and soft drinks on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from September 8 to September 24.
Slug and Lettuce, High Street
The chain pub and eatery is continuing the scheme in September with 50 per cent off food from Mondays to Wednesdays – and better still there is no £10 cap on discounts!
Clent
Bell and Cross, Brosgrove Road
Customers will be given £10 off the pub’s Menu du Jour from Monday to Wednesday in September. So for £20 (including the discount) diners will be able to enjoy a three-course-meal at the popular gastro pub.
Droitwich
Crown and Sandys, Main Road, Ombersley
The restaurant is offering 25 per cent off its set menu from Monday to Thursday in September.
Hadley Bowling Green Inn, Hadley Heath
The pub is offering 20 per cent off food from Mondays to Wednesdays in September.
Evesham
Craft & Skewers, High Street
The pub specialising in Indian food is offering 50 per cent off meals for those that dine in on Mondays to Wednesdays up to a maximum of£10 per person, just like the Eat Out to Help Out scheme, extended throughout September.
Malvern
The Fig, ChurchStreet, Great Malvern
The eatery is repeating the offering under the Government scheme of 50 per cent off food an soft drinks up to £10 per person on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings, and is asking for a £5 per person deposit to ward off no shows.
Redditch
The Brook Inn,Sillins Lane
The Brook is offering some discounts from September 15.Lunchtime offers include two courses for £14 or three for £18 from 12 til 2pmTuesdays to Fridays. Tuesdays see battered cod with chips and peas from £14.25to £9. On Wednesdays BIY Burger goes from £13.95 to £9. On Thursdays you canget two 10oz sirloin steaks and all the trimmings plus a glass of wine or beerfor £30 for two. While Fridays will be a Cornish fish special.
The Tardebigge, HewelLane
This pub and restaurant is extending Eat Out to Help Outthroughout September with 50 per cent off main, dessert and the children’s menuup to £10 per person on Mondays to Wednesdays.
Stourport
The Old Beams, Dunley Road
The pub and restaurant as a thank you for the support given by its customers in August is offering 20 per cent off food from Monday to Wednesday in September.
Worcester
Bodega Cantina, Foregate Street
The South American-inspired eatery is continuing its version of Eat Out to Help Out in September offering 50 per cent off on Tuesdays and Wednesdays up to a maximum of £10 per person.
Browns At The Quay,Quay Street
This restaurant is offering 50 per cent off food on Mondays,Tuesdays and Wednesdays in September and will be open from 12 noon to 8pm. No bookings – walk-in only.
Massalla Lounge,Broad Street
This eatery is continuing the same format of the Government scheme – 50 per cent off Mondays to Wednesdays, up to £10 per person on foodand soft drinks in September.
The restaurant is offering 25 per cent off its set menu from Mondays to Thursdays in September.
Nationwide chains which WILL extend the deals include Bill's, Franco Manca and Pizza Hut, as well as San Carlo, Harvester, Oakham Inns, Slug and Lettuce and Stone house Pizza and Carvery eateries.
Toby Carvery, Yo! and others are also extending the discounts for diners.
But some big names are not and they include Carluccio's, Frankie and Benny’s, Wagamama, Wahaca and TGI Fridays, along with KFC, Las Iguanas and Tim Hortons.


birminghammail--2020-09-04--Aston Villa fans make Man Utd claim as Gazzaniga is linked

Aston Villa have been linked with a move for Tottenham Hotspur keeper Paulo Gazzaniga .
Sky Sports have reported that Villa have lodged an enquiry with Tottenham about Gazzaniga , but remain unsure over Spurs ’ valuation of the player .
The Argentine goalkeeper will likely leave Spurs this summer having found himself as third-choice behind new signing Joe Hart and Hugo Lloris .
Villa have been linked with a host of stoppers so far this transfer window - but Gazzaniga doesn ’ t seem to have captured many fans ’ imaginations .
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Aston Villa have been linked with a move for Tottenham Hotspur keeper Paulo Gazzaniga.
Sky Sports have reported that Villa have lodged an enquiry with Tottenham about Gazzaniga, but remain unsure over Spurs’ valuation of the player.
The Argentine goalkeeper will likely leave Spurs this summer having found himself as third-choice behind new signing Joe Hart and Hugo Lloris.
Villa have been linked with a host of stoppers so far this transfer window - but Gazzaniga doesn’t seem to have captured many fans’ imaginations.
@ChicoPants: I’d rather Romero just so I don’t have to hear levys ridiculous valuation of 97million!
@Lotus72avfc: Amazed we have not gone in for Butland yet
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@tom_avfc1: Good goalkeeper but I’d much rather get Romero
@John15306560: Wow we really are scraping the barrel now
@SirRonSaunders: With a name like that he sounds like an Argentinian Paul Gascoigne.
@1874Jacob: Does the keeper we sign have to be Argentinian
@eddiej1981: Bit of a downgrade from the Romero rumours
@EliAVFC: No thanks
@Davidomahony18: Not excited by this news
@Rags326: Oh my god please no.
@essexavfc: Romero from United I’d take bro
@AVFCFaithful_: Tbh not keen on Gazzaniga, always has a mistake in him.
@FPL_VILLAN: It seems we are in the market for an experienced but not top drawer goalkeeper. Expecting Heaton to be no 1 when fit and someone competent like Romero or Gazzaniga to play when he’s not fit (which is often)


birminghammail--2020-09-04--Nightclub closed for 'blatantly' disregarding social distancing measures

A city centre nightclub has been closed down for 'blatantly ' disregarding social distancing measures – with health chiefs calling it a serious threat to public safety .
Blossoms in North Street , Wolverhampton , was issued with the notice after the venue continually exceeded capacity levels , the city council said .
City of Wolverhampton Council said the owners had also failed to fully co-operate with the police and the authority .
It said in a statement : `` Capacity levels at the venue have been continually exceeded and agreed social distancing measures blatantly disregarded . ''
Officers will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to ensure the business can safely reopen with social distancing and other adequate control measures being in place .
Environment boss Coun Steve Evans said : `` The licence holder ’ s actions are causing a serious and imminent threat to public health .
`` The closure of the premises is in response to regular and serious breaches of social distancing as well as other inadequate controls resulting in the potential spread of coronavirus .
`` There is a clear need to prevent further harm to public health and to do so promptly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ take a zero-tolerance approach to those who flout the rules and put others at risk during such uncertain times .
`` It is not acceptable for businesses to be ignoring expert advice set out by the government that has been put in place to protect the public from the virus .
`` Thankfully , the vast majority of businesses are acting responsibly and abiding by the rules .
`` We will continue our close partnership working with the police and our public health colleagues to protect the public by clamping down on those @ @ @ @ @ @ @ staff at risk.
” Wolverhampton Police Superintendent , Simon Inglis , added : `` We have been working very closely with public health and local authority colleagues in recent months as they seek to protect the public during these difficult times .
`` We do not make decisions to support such closure action lightly as we recognise the impact on the local economy and the wider community .
However , it is absolutely clear that the way the venue is currently being run presents a significant risk to public health and preventing further @ @ @ @ @ @ @ We will fully support the Local Authority in ensuring the premises remain closed at this time and are happy to provide support and advice if the premises licence holder wishes to re-open in the future in a way that is fully compliant with the regulations .
`` Our wider message to those licensed premises that may be currently flouting the regulations is that we will continue to work closely with Local Authority and Public Health colleagues and will be happy to support further such action if regulations continue to be breached.
” • @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Test and Trace can contact them in the event of an outbreak • ensure customers only socialise in groups of up to two households ( including support bubbles ) indoors , or in groups of no more than six people from different households outdoors • ensure staff and customers are able to practice regular handwashing and good hygiene • notify the City of Wolverhampton Council ’ s Public Health team by emailing healthprotection @ wolverhampton.gov.uk and Public Health England by calling 0344 225 3560 and choosing option 0 and then option 2 if @ @ @ @ @ @ @ positive for Covid-19 .

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A city centre nightclub has been closed down for 'blatantly' disregarding social distancing measures – with health chiefs calling it a serious threat to public safety.
Blossoms in North Street, Wolverhampton, was issued with the notice after the venue continually exceeded capacity levels, the city council said.
City of Wolverhampton Council said the owners had also failed to fully co-operate with the police and the authority.
It said in a statement: "Capacity levels at the venue have been continually exceeded and agreed social distancing measures blatantly disregarded."
Officers will continue to work with the licence holder to ensure the business can safely reopen with social distancing and other adequate control measures being in place.
Environment boss Coun Steve Evans said: "The licence holder’s actions are causing a serious and imminent threat to public health.
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"The closure of the premises is in response to regular and serious breaches of social distancing as well as other inadequate controls resulting in the potential spread of coronavirus.
"There is a clear need to prevent further harm to public health and to do so promptly.
"As a council, we take a zero-tolerance approach to those who flout the rules and put others at risk during such uncertain times.
"It is not acceptable for businesses to be ignoring expert advice set out by the government that has been put in place to protect the public from the virus.
"Thankfully, the vast majority of businesses are acting responsibly and abiding by the rules.
"We will continue our close partnership working with the police and our public health colleagues to protect the public by clamping down on those who are selfishly putting customers and their staff at risk.”
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Wolverhampton Police Superintendent, Simon Inglis, added: "We have been working very closely with public health and local authority colleagues in recent months as they seek to protect the public during these difficult times.
"We do not make decisions to support such closure action lightly as we recognise the impact on the local economy and the wider community. However, it is absolutely clear that the way the venue is currently being run presents a significant risk to public health and preventing further harm has to take priority.
"We will fully support the Local Authority in ensuring the premises remain closed at this time and are happy to provide support and advice if the premises licence holder wishes to re-open in the future in a way that is fully compliant with the regulations.
"Our wider message to those licensed premises that may be currently flouting the regulations is that we will continue to work closely with Local Authority and Public Health colleagues and will be happy to support further such action if regulations continue to be breached.”
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birminghammail--2020-09-04--Diangana, Grant, Batshuayi - West Brom's transfer market state of play

Centre-back Cedric Kipre became Slaven Bilic 's second summer signing after completing his move from Wigan Athletic on Friday morning .
Kipre joined Matheus Pereira through the door at The Hawthorns after the midfield maestro made his loan move from Sporting Lisbon permanent following a magnificent promotion-winning campaign .
But the Baggies are far from done when it comes to squad strengthening with Bilic all too aware , from his time as West Ham manager , of the unique demands the Premier League will pose .
The Croatian has made a striker a priority , but is keen to recruit @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Baggies for a return to the top flight and stern examinations against the likes of Liverpool , Manchester City and Chelsea .
There is now just a month until the transfer window closes on October 5 ( 11pm ) , though the domestic-only transfer window between Premier League and EFL clubs runs up until October 16 ( 5pm ) .
Here we assess the state of play in terms of West Brom 's squad and look at the deals still to be made ...
The player on every supporters ' lips is undoubtedly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ race for Diangana 's signature , after Premier League rivals Aston Villa and Fulham attempted to hijack their £18 million club-record deal .
It appears just a matter of time before the deal is announced .
The 22-year-old was a massive hit on loan with the Baggies last term , contributing eight goals and six assists in 31 Championship matches .
That Albion 's promotion campaign went so badly off the rails after his hamstring injury spoke volumes for his importance to the team .
Diangana showed no lasting affects of that injury @ @ @ @ @ @ @ final nine games after the restart to nudge Bilic 's men over the line in the race for promotion .
An old ailment not likely to have been an issue in the medical Diangana is understood to have completed at Albion 's Walsall training ground on Friday morning .
Bilic and Albion 's Albion 's technical director Luke Dowling continue to spin any number of plates when it comes to enhancing the forward line .
Chelsea forward Michy Batshuayi , Watford 's Troy Deeney and Huddersfield hitman Karlan Grant are all under consideration @ @ @ @ @ @ @ failed with a £16 million bid for Grant this week .
The Baggies are yet to make a second approach , as has been reported elsewhere , but are expected to return with an improved offer for Grant , who will be left out of Huddersfield 's Carabao Cup match against Rochdale this weekend .
Batshuayi , who was linked with a loan exit in January when Villa were among the suitors , has emerged as a target in recent days .
Bilic is keeping tabs on the Belgian international whom he would @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on a loan deal .
Batshuayi 's last Blues appearance came back in February , with a mixture of Tammy Abraham , Olivier Giroud and Frank Lampard 's formation keeping the 26-year-old out of the side .
Make sure you do n't miss a thing - click here to sign up to our Albion newsletter Birmingham-born Deeney is an option and would likely be open to a move back to the West Midlands having suffered relegation with the Hornets .
There are snags as far as Deeney is concerned .
Spurs are also @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a more mobile forward to potentially complement Hal Robson-Kanu and Charlie Austin .
Bilic might be more open to someone of Deeney 's style and physique if Kenneth Zohore departs .
Middlesbrough boss Neil Warnock is angling for a reunion , having coached him at Cardiff City , but a loan offer is yet to materialise , Birmingham Live understands .
Croatian international Mislav Orsic was linked with the Baggies in January and was mentioned in dispatches by Bilic in a lengthy interview he gave to media in his homeland .
But Dinamo @ @ @ @ @ @ @ negotiations a non-starter .
Alex Palmer 's move to Lincoln City , where he will join Baggies team-mate Callum Morton on a season-long loan , is set to be followed by David Button 's arrival from Brighton .
It looks increasingly like Button 's proposed £1 million move will go through after the two Albion 's clash in Saturday 's friendly at the Amex Stadium .
Sam Johnstone is Albion 's undisputed number one , but Bilic hopes Button will challenge that mantle .
Albion fans might yet see a return of Jonathan @ @ @ @ @ @ @ released at the end of the season , but has been training with the Baggies since they returned for pre-season last month and Bilic is keeping an open mind about whether to offer the former Reading man a short-term contract .
One player destined to make a comeback , like any successful 90s boyband , is Filip Krovinovic .
The 25-year-old 's safe return has been branded ' a priority ' by Bilic who believes his compatriot could be even more effective in the top flight .
Krovinovic showed many facets to his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ more starts in the second half of the season , and certainly enough to suggest he could cut it in the Prem where he 'll probably enjoy more space , but see far less of the ball .
Talks with Benfica over a second season-long loan are ongoing , but fancied to come through .
Any arrangement this time round is set to involved an option to buy .
A number of players will be looking over their shoulders or making proactive steps to find a new employer .
Zohore has previously been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to offers for Kieran Gibbs and Oliver Burke .
Gibbs would only be moved on if a left-back was brought to the club , with Connor Townsend the only other option .
But you sense Burke , currently away with the Scotland national squad , could end up packing his bags regardless of who pitches up at The Hawthorns before the deadline passes .
Bilic sanctioned his loan to Alaves last term and may well do the same this summer .
Sam Field is another player whose future might lie elsewhere .
His @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by an anterior cruciate ligament injury last October .
The injury would have ended his season had football not been suspended .
Field , 22 , only missed one match for the Addicks after the restart , but it remains to be seen whether he 's done enough to compete for a place in Albion 's Premier League midfield .

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Centre-back Cedric Kipre became Slaven Bilic's second summer signing after completing his move from Wigan Athletic on Friday morning.
Kipre joined Matheus Pereira through the door at The Hawthorns after the midfield maestro made his loan move from Sporting Lisbon permanent following a magnificent promotion-winning campaign.
But the Baggies are far from done when it comes to squad strengthening with Bilic all too aware, from his time as West Ham manager, of the unique demands the Premier League will pose.
The Croatian has made a striker a priority, but is keen to recruit in several areas as he readies the Baggies for a return to the top flight and stern examinations against the likes of Liverpool, Manchester City and Chelsea.
There is now just a month until the transfer window closes on October 5 (11pm), though the domestic-only transfer window between Premier League and EFL clubs runs up until October 16 (5pm).
Here we assess the state of play in terms of West Brom's squad and look at the deals still to be made...
Diangana latest
The player on every supporters' lips is undoubtedly Grady Diangana.
Albion have won the race for Diangana's signature, after Premier League rivals Aston Villa and Fulham attempted to hijack their £18 million club-record deal.
It appears just a matter of time before the deal is announced.
The 22-year-old was a massive hit on loan with the Baggies last term, contributing eight goals and six assists in 31 Championship matches.
That Albion's promotion campaign went so badly off the rails after his hamstring injury spoke volumes for his importance to the team.
Diangana showed no lasting affects of that injury, scoring three goals in Albion's final nine games after the restart to nudge Bilic's men over the line in the race for promotion.
An old ailment not likely to have been an issue in the medical Diangana is understood to have completed at Albion's Walsall training ground on Friday morning.
Striker solution
Bilic and Albion's Albion's technical director Luke Dowling continue to spin any number of plates when it comes to enhancing the forward line.
Chelsea forward Michy Batshuayi, Watford's Troy Deeney and Huddersfield hitman Karlan Grant are all under consideration, the latter particularly so.
Albion failed with a £16 million bid for Grant this week. The Baggies are yet to make a second approach, as has been reported elsewhere, but are expected to return with an improved offer for Grant, who will be left out of Huddersfield's Carabao Cup match against Rochdale this weekend.
Batshuayi, who was linked with a loan exit in January when Villa were among the suitors, has emerged as a target in recent days.
Bilic is keeping tabs on the Belgian international whom he would love to lure to the West Midlands on a loan deal.
Batshuayi's last Blues appearance came back in February, with a mixture of Tammy Abraham, Olivier Giroud and Frank Lampard's formation keeping the 26-year-old out of the side.
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Birmingham-born Deeney is an option and would likely be open to a move back to the West Midlands having suffered relegation with the Hornets.
There are snags as far as Deeney is concerned. Spurs are also interested in the 32-year-old and Bilic wants a more mobile forward to potentially complement Hal Robson-Kanu and Charlie Austin.
Bilic might be more open to someone of Deeney's style and physique if Kenneth Zohore departs.
Middlesbrough boss Neil Warnock is angling for a reunion, having coached him at Cardiff City, but a loan offer is yet to materialise, Birmingham Live understands.
Croatian international Mislav Orsic was linked with the Baggies in January and was mentioned in dispatches by Bilic in a lengthy interview he gave to media in his homeland.
But Dinamo Zagreb's lofty valuation have made any negotiations a non-starter.
On the Button
Alex Palmer's move to Lincoln City, where he will join Baggies team-mate Callum Morton on a season-long loan, is set to be followed by David Button's arrival from Brighton.
It looks increasingly like Button's proposed £1 million move will go through after the two Albion's clash in Saturday's friendly at the Amex Stadium.
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Sam Johnstone is Albion's undisputed number one, but Bilic hopes Button will challenge that mantle.
Albion fans might yet see a return of Jonathan Bond as back-up shot-stopper.
Bond was released at the end of the season, but has been training with the Baggies since they returned for pre-season last month and Bilic is keeping an open mind about whether to offer the former Reading man a short-term contract.
Keeping Krov
One player destined to make a comeback, like any successful 90s boyband, is Filip Krovinovic.
The 25-year-old's safe return has been branded 'a priority' by Bilic who believes his compatriot could be even more effective in the top flight.
Krovinovic showed many facets to his game, particularly as he stacked up more starts in the second half of the season, and certainly enough to suggest he could cut it in the Prem where he'll probably enjoy more space, but see far less of the ball.
Talks with Benfica over a second season-long loan are ongoing, but fancied to come through. Any arrangement this time round is set to involved an option to buy.
Heading for the exit?
A number of players will be looking over their shoulders or making proactive steps to find a new employer.
Zohore has previously been mentioned, while Bilic would also listen to offers for Kieran Gibbs and Oliver Burke.
Gibbs would only be moved on if a left-back was brought to the club, with Connor Townsend the only other option.
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But you sense Burke, currently away with the Scotland national squad, could end up packing his bags regardless of who pitches up at The Hawthorns before the deadline passes.
Bilic sanctioned his loan to Alaves last term and may well do the same this summer.
Sam Field is another player whose future might lie elsewhere. His loan move to Chalrton Athletic was rocked by an anterior cruciate ligament injury last October. The injury would have ended his season had football not been suspended.
Field, 22, only missed one match for the Addicks after the restart, but it remains to be seen whether he's done enough to compete for a place in Albion's Premier League midfield.


birminghammail--2020-09-04--West Brom target Grant left out as manager reveals 'options'

Karlan Grant will not feature for Huddersfield Town this weekend after being linked with a move to West Bromwich Albion .
The Terriers face Rochdale in the first round of the Carabao Cup on Saturday but neither Grant nor fellow striker Steve Mounie will be involved .
The news was confirmed by Huddersfield boss Carlos Corberan who says he prefers to pick players who are going to be at the club long-term .
That effectively opens the door for the Baggies to continue their pursuit of Grant having had a £16million bid rejected earlier this week .
“ I can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ what he did at this club is something amazing , ” Corberan told the BBC .
“ And I can understand when you have one player at his level some clubs are going to be interested in him .
“ We have to accept this , when you have special players you are going to start to live with this type of situation – with the rumours and with the different options that can appear from now until the end of the market .
“ Tomorrow I want to give more minutes to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be in the squad all the year so Karlan Grant and Steve Mounie are not going to be involved - because I think both players have options to not be in our squad.
” Grant , who scored 19 goals in the Championship last season - including one in Town ’ s 4-2 defeat at The Hawthorns - has also been linked with Albion ’ s fierce rivals Aston Villa .
Signed from Charlton Athletic in January 2018 , Grant was arguably Huddersfield ’ s only success story in their dreadful relegation campaign @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Huddersfield ’ s woes , the 22-year-old notched four goals in just 13 Premier League matches to leave the division with his head held high .

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Karlan Grant will not feature for Huddersfield Town this weekend after being linked with a move to West Bromwich Albion.
The Terriers face Rochdale in the first round of the Carabao Cup on Saturday but neither Grant nor fellow striker Steve Mounie will be involved.
The news was confirmed by Huddersfield boss Carlos Corberan who says he prefers to pick players who are going to be at the club long-term.
That effectively opens the door for the Baggies to continue their pursuit of Grant having had a £16million bid rejected earlier this week.
“I can understand the interest in Karlan Grant because what he did at this club is something amazing,” Corberan told the BBC.
“And I can understand when you have one player at his level some clubs are going to be interested in him.
“We have to accept this, when you have special players you are going to start to live with this type of situation – with the rumours and with the different options that can appear from now until the end of the market.
“Tomorrow I want to give more minutes to the players I feel are going to be in the squad all the year so Karlan Grant and Steve Mounie are not going to be involved - because I think both players have options to not be in our squad.”
Grant, who scored 19 goals in the Championship last season - including one in Town’s 4-2 defeat at The Hawthorns - has also been linked with Albion’s fierce rivals Aston Villa.
Signed from Charlton Athletic in January 2018, Grant was arguably Huddersfield’s only success story in their dreadful relegation campaign the previous year.
In spite of Huddersfield’s woes, the 22-year-old notched four goals in just 13 Premier League matches to leave the division with his head held high.


birminghammail--2020-09-04--Ex-Midland MP completes Strictly Come Dancing line up 2020

Former Midland MP and home secretary Jacqui Smith is the latest celebrity to confirm her place in the Strictly Come Dancing 2020 line-up .
The politician , who was Labour MP for Redditch from 1997 until she lost her seat in the 2010 election , revealed her place on the hit BBC series today .
Speaking to DJ Steve Wright on Radio 2 today , Friday September 4 , she joked : `` Who does n't want a fake tan that is n't all streaky like when you put it on yourself ? ''
`` When they asked me to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , which is pretty unusual for me . ''
Jacqui follows in the Cha Cha steps of former Labour colleague Ed Balls - who provided the comedy factor during the 2016 show .
Telling Steve that she thought Ed was `` brilliant '' , the 57-year-old added that she was looking forward to the challenge .
She added : `` I couldn ’ t be in better hands with the Strictly team and I ’ m going to throw myself into the challenge .
Watch out ! ''
Jacqui joins a host of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 2020 .
They include Made in Chelsea star Jamie Laing , EastEnders actor Maisie , Invictus Games medallist JJ Chalmers and comedian Bill Bailey , DJ Clara Amfo , Good Morning Britain presenter Ranvir Singh and Olympian Nicola Adams .
Actress Caroline Quention , The Wanted 's Max George and American football player Jason Bell were the first names confirmed on Tuesday .
It will be the first socially distanced series on BBC One .
In the interview with Radio 2 , Jacqui explained how she had been preparing to ensure she could @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : `` I 've been doing some extra running and yoga to make sure it 's not too much of a bodyshock . ''

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Former Midland MP and home secretary Jacqui Smith is the latest celebrity to confirm her place in the Strictly Come Dancing 2020 line-up.
The politician, who was Labour MP for Redditch from 1997 until she lost her seat in the 2010 election, revealed her place on the hit BBC series today.
Speaking to DJ Steve Wright on Radio 2 today, Friday September 4, she joked: "Who doesn't want a fake tan that isn't all streaky like when you put it on yourself?"
"When they asked me to do it I was speechless with excitement, which is pretty unusual for me."
Jacqui follows in the Cha Cha steps of former Labour colleague Ed Balls - who provided the comedy factor during the 2016 show.
Telling Steve that she thought Ed was "brilliant", the 57-year-old added that she was looking forward to the challenge.
She added: "I couldn’t be in better hands with the Strictly team and I’m going to throw myself into the challenge. Watch out!"
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Jacqui joins a host of names already confirmed to compete on Strictly 2020.
They include Made in Chelsea star Jamie Laing, EastEnders actor Maisie, Invictus Games medallist JJ Chalmers and comedian Bill Bailey, DJ Clara Amfo, Good Morning Britain presenter Ranvir Singh and Olympian Nicola Adams.
Actress Caroline Quention, The Wanted's Max George and American football player Jason Bell were the first names confirmed on Tuesday.
It will be the first socially distanced series on BBC One.
In the interview with Radio 2, Jacqui explained how she had been preparing to ensure she could impress the Strictly judges.
She said: "I've been doing some extra running and yoga to make sure it's not too much of a bodyshock."


birminghammail--2020-09-04--Car seized as uninsured driver wrongly parks in disabled bay at retail park

An driver had their car seized after they wrongly parked in a disabled bay at a retail park – without insurance .
West Midlands Police said the grey Volkswagen Sirocco was spotted in the space at Bentley Bridge during routine patrols on Friday , September 4 .
But following a quick check , officers found it was also not insured .
The hatchback was seized and towed away from the scene , outside a branch of home store B & M .
The driver of the vehicle was also shamed by cops - with one offering `` advice '' .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ re going to drive onto Bentley Bridge without insurance – it may 'not ' be best to draw attention to yourself by parking in a disabled bay , when you ’ re not entitled to do so .
`` Also , especially when our officers are already there conducting routine checks ! ''
What is the penalty for driving without insurance ?
If you 're caught driving a vehicle you 're not insured to drive , the police will hand out a minimum : The police will decide whether more serious cases are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ may include cases where a driver has never passed a driving test , has given false details or was driving a higher risk vehicle , like a HGV .

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An driver had their car seized after they wrongly parked in a disabled bay at a retail park – without insurance.
West Midlands Police said the grey Volkswagen Sirocco was spotted in the space at Bentley Bridge during routine patrols on Friday, September 4.
But following a quick check, officers found it was also not insured.
The hatchback was seized and towed away from the scene, outside a branch of home store B&M.
The driver of the vehicle was also shamed by cops - with one offering "advice".
They wrote: "If you’re going to drive onto Bentley Bridge without insurance – it may 'not' be best to draw attention to yourself by parking in a disabled bay, when you’re not entitled to do so.
"Also, especially when our officers are already there conducting routine checks!"
If you're caught driving a vehicle you're not insured to drive, the police will hand out a minimum:
fixed penalty fine of £300
6 penalty points
The police will decide whether more serious cases are to be handled in court. These may include cases where a driver has never passed a driving test, has given false details or was driving a higher risk vehicle, like a HGV.
A court can issue:


birminghammail--2020-09-04--Giant Amazon depot to recruit 800 extra staff for Christmas

Amazon is to create 800 seasonal jobs for workers at it 's huge distribution site in Rugeley - and recruitment has started .
The American logistics giant is also creating 120 temporary festive roles for workers at its delivery station in Erdington .
The Birmingham location will also see 20 permanent posts created by the end of the year .
People interested in looking to earn cash over the Christmas period can start to apply for a wide variety of roles which are being advertised .
Nationally Amazon is creating more than 20,000 seasonal positions across the UK ahead of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ posts .
New roles up for grabs include engineers , graduates , HR and IT professionals , health and safety and finance specialists , as well as the teams who will pick , pack and ship customer orders .
Amazon said workers can take advantage of a comprehensive benefits package including private medical insurance , life assurance , income protection , subsidised meals and an employee discount as well as a company pension plan .
Stefano Perego , Amazon ’ s Vice President of European Customer Fulfilment , said : “ We prepare @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ re also excited to have more than 20,000 seasonal positions available this year to help delight our customers .
`` We look forward to welcoming back seasonal workers who return year-after-year to work at Amazon and welcome new faces to the seasonal team.
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Amazon is to create 800 seasonal jobs for workers at it's huge distribution site in Rugeley - and recruitment has started.
The American logistics giant is also creating 120 temporary festive roles for workers at its delivery station in Erdington.
The Birmingham location will also see 20 permanent posts created by the end of the year.
People interested in looking to earn cash over the Christmas period can start to apply for a wide variety of roles which are being advertised.
Pay starts at a minimum of £9.50-an-hour.
Nationally Amazon is creating more than 20,000 seasonal positions across the UK ahead of the festive period as well as permanent posts.
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New roles up for grabs include engineers, graduates, HR and IT professionals, health and safety and finance specialists, as well as the teams who will pick, pack and ship customer orders.
Amazon said workers can take advantage of a comprehensive benefits package including private medical insurance, life assurance, income protection, subsidised meals and an employee discount as well as a company pension plan.
Stefano Perego, Amazon’s Vice President of European Customer Fulfilment, said: “We prepare year-round for the festive season and we’re also excited to have more than 20,000 seasonal positions available this year to help delight our customers.
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"We look forward to welcoming back seasonal workers who return year-after-year to work at Amazon and welcome new faces to the seasonal team.”
People interested in applying for the seasonal and permanent roles at Amazon should visit www.amazonjobs.co.uk


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birminghammail--2020-09-04--Girls orphaned as parents killed in head-on crash

Two girls aged one and ten have been orphaned after their parents died in a head-on crash .
The sisters were in the family 's Ford Focus when it collided with an Iveco Daily on the A412 in Cambridgeshire just after 8pm on Thursday night , September 3 .
The couple , who died at the scene , were named by police as Bob and Paula Bateman , aged 36 and 34 respectively and from March in Cambridgeshire , reports CambridgshireLive .
Their daughters , Lexi , ten , and 18-month old Elizabeth , were taken to hospital but later @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Lincoln , suffered minor injuries .
He was later arrested on suspicion of two counts of causing death by dangerous driving , and driving while unfit through drink or drugs .
A statement released by the family of the girls ' parents said : “ We are utterly devastated by this news .
Bob and Paula were much-loved friends to many and will be missed by everyone who knew them .
“ They were also utterly devoted parents .
Bob was a much-loved son and father , while Paula was a much-loved daughter @ @ @ @ @ @ @ saw the collision or the vehicles in the lead up to it , or has dash cam footage , is urged to contact police via web chat or by calling 101 , quoting incident number 478 of September 3 .

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Two girls aged one and ten have been orphaned after their parents died in a head-on crash.
The sisters were in the family's Ford Focus when it collided with an Iveco Daily on the A412 in Cambridgeshire just after 8pm on Thursday night, September 3.
The couple, who died at the scene, were named by police as Bob and Paula Bateman, aged 36 and 34 respectively and from March in Cambridgeshire, reports CambridgshireLive.
Their daughters, Lexi, ten, and 18-month old Elizabeth, were taken to hospital but later discharged.
The van driver, from Lincoln, suffered minor injuries. He was later arrested on suspicion of two counts of causing death by dangerous driving, and driving while unfit through drink or drugs.
He remained in custody today, Friday September 4.
A statement released by the family of the girls' parents said: “We are utterly devastated by this news. Bob and Paula were much-loved friends to many and will be missed by everyone who knew them.
“They were also utterly devoted parents. Bob was a much-loved son and father, while Paula was a much-loved daughter, sister and mother.”
Anyone who saw the collision or the vehicles in the lead up to it, or has dash cam footage, is urged to contact police via web chat or by calling 101, quoting incident number 478 of September 3.