Manager meets TOWIE star

Linda Middleton, who manages groups in the Dinnington and Maltby areas, was thrilled to get the chance to pose for a photograph with Mark, who shot to fame in The Only Way Is Essex, at the event in Birmingham.

She said meeting mark was the perfect ending to a great year for Slimming World.

She said the UK has one of the highest levels of obesity in Europe and added: “At this time of year lots of people will be making New Year’s resolutions and pledging to lose weight, and we’d love anyone who wants to make a change to come along and join us.”