Steven Robert "Steve" Clamp (born 3 January 1976 in

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Career

In 1994 his first television role was as a presenter of a children’s tv series. He began freelancing as a presenter but also worked as a cameraman, editor, presenter and reporter for Chelsea TV. In 1998 he 'transferred' and became a senior reporter for Manchester United TV. In 2000 he began presenting for

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and on occasions Sky News; whilst also presenting a weekly phone-in for Manchester United TV. In January 2002, he joined the BBC West Midlands regional news programme ''

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'' as a senior sports reporter, he also regularly stood in for host Nick Owen.Steve Clamp
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as co-presenter of ''

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'' in the East Midlands. On 20 February 2009 he was made redundant by the station. He then freelanced with

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, appearing on the '' ITV News at 5:30'', '' ITV News London'' and

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. In August 2009 he rejoined ''ITV News Central'' as the Sports Correspondent. As of 5 July 2022, Clamp is co-presenter of ''ITV News Central'' in the East & West Midlands, succeeding Bob Warman.

Filmography

Personal life

Steve Clamp grew up in Sheffield in South Yorkshire. His great-grandfather was professional

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, who died of wounds suffered during the course of his service in

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. His first work in tv came about when he landed a children’s TV show following his first ever screen test. He later moved into entertainment before using his journalism qualifications to move into news and sport, working for Sky sports, Sky News, the BBC, ITN and ITV, both nationally and regionally. On 21 February 2005 the BBC West Midlands regional programme ''

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'' revealed that Steve and his then wife had suffered two previous miscarriages.''Inside Out'' – Miscarriage
BBC, 21 February 2005 Steve lives in Worcestershire with his second wife, Lindsay, and has three children.

References

External links

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Official websiteSteve Clamp
on

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