Fashion tycoon John Robinson, who utilized Kate Middleton before she wed Prince William, has won a three-year fight to host weddings at his Cotswolds estate.

The multi-millionaire founder of fashion chain Jigsaw had to conquer objections from residents about sound pollution and busy roads. He was provided four months' notification in 2022 to stop hosting events at his ₤ 12 million residential or commercial property, Euridge Manor.

But, after a nine-day public questions, Robinson, 77, has actually been approved authorization to continue hosting occasions on the stretching 450-acre estate, where Poldark star Eleanor Tomlinson exchanged promises with rugby player Will Owen.

'Euridge Manor Weddings is delighted at the grant of planning authorization,' a representative states.

When Robinson bought Euridge Manor Farm in 1980, it covered 200 acres, with a five-bedroom farmhouse, outbuildings and 3 cottages. But the tycoon extended the estate, purchasing 250 acres of surrounding land, and constructing an orangery with 2 bed rooms and an indoor swimming pool.

He wed now ex-wife Belle at Euridge in 2004. After their divorce in 2014, Robinson signed up company Euridge Manor Weddings Incorporated and started hosting events.

The multi-millionaire founder of fashion chain Jigsaw (pictured) had to get rid of objections from locals about sound pollution and busy roads. He was given four months' notice in 2022 to stop hosting occasions at his ₤ 12 million residential or commercial property, Euridge Manor

The style magnate used Kate Middleton before she wed Prince William. Pictured: In 2007

Neighbours complained about traffic, music and firework display screens lasting into the little hours and stated the estate did not have approval for 'change of use' in order to host wedding events.

After 2 preparation applications and an appeal, planning approval has now been granted based on a variety of conditions to control noise and address highway safety concerns.

No cut costs for Stella's clan

You might think the name McCartney would open doors and curry favours - particularly for a relation of Sir Paul.

But comedienne Sophie McCartney, a cousin of the former Beatle, states it doesn't cut any ice with Sir Paul's child, designer Stella.

'When I was more youthful, my Nana took me to Paris due to the fact that I desired to be a fashion designer as I was doing textiles GCSE,' states Sophie.

'We went to drop in Stella. She was at Chloe at the time. I did get some sunglasses and a Chloe [bag] But that's it.

'But no I've never had any Stella McCartney discount.

'I 'd take 25 (per cent).'

Comedienne Sophie McCartney, a cousin of the former Beatle, says it does not cut any ice with Sir Paul's daughter, designer Stella

Lily's good friends get a wake-up call as star states she ranks them

Anyone receiving unanticipated FaceTime calls from Lily Allen for catch-up talks perhaps shouldn't feel too honoured or thrilled - till they've exercised its duration and the interval because the last one.

'I produce lists of individuals who I like in order of how much I like them,' the pop vocalist, 40, exposes. 'I send that list to my assistant and ask her to arrange the time for me to have FaceTimes with them.'

In March, I revealed that Lily's other half, Stranger Things star David Harbour, had actually been having an affair with a coworker. 'David cheated on Lily,' an associate informed me. 'They met on a motion picture they did together.'

Anyone receiving unanticipated FaceTime calls from Lily Allen for catch-up chats perhaps should not feel too honoured or excited

Having been a pop star herself in the 1980s and '90s, Cathy Dennis went on to make up hits for Kylie Minogue, with Can't Get You Out Of My Head, Britney Spears (Toxic) and Katy Perry (I Kissed a Girl).

Now, nevertheless, she's fed up with composing for others. 'I am made with that,' states Dennis, 56.

'There have been many [taping] sessions where I've been asked to enter a box and one day I simply believe, "No, say goodbye to". I will continue to compose, however I am not composing music in the same method.'

Duckface is a punchy visitor

She knocked Hugh Grant's character flat out after being jilted in Four Weddings And A Funeral, and 'duckface' Anna Chancellor is almost as pugnacious in reality.

The starlet, 60, confesses she lost her cool at Arizona's Grand Canyon. 'I behaved quite terribly,' she tells Travel Secrets podcast.

'I reserved a "1930s cabin" - when I got in there I resembled, "This is s ***". I said, "You require to relocate me". I'm capable of kicking up a fuss.'

She knocked Hugh Grant's character flat out after being jilted in Four Weddings And A Funeral, and 'duckface' Anna Chancellor is nearly as pugnacious in reality. Pictured: In 2006

The Ritz played a crucial role in King Charles's life when he and Camilla Parker Bowles were pictured leaving the London hotel in 1999 in their very first public look together as a couple.

And His Majesty was, I hear, quick to contact us earlier this year when The Ritz was awarded great dining's desired accolade.

'I got a good little letter from King Charles, congratulating me on getting 2 Michelin stars,' John Williams, executive chef at The Ritz, informs me at the National Restaurant Awards, where The Ritz was crowned finest in the UK.

GP mistake? You can blame Lesley!

Opera vocalist Lesley Garrett was a panellist on ITV's Loose Women for four years, but her other half, retired GP Peter Christian, intervened.

' [It's] the only time he's ever asked me to stop doing something,' she exposes. 'He said, "At the surgical treatment I have actually got ten minutes with each client. And 8 minutes is taken up with what you have actually said the day before. I'm concerned I'm going to misdiagnose somebody, so please could you stop?'

Former 'It-girl' Tamara Beckwith's wild partying days aren't completely behind her if this picture is anything to go by

Tamara still has extremely bad habits!

Former 'It-girl' Tamara Beckwith's wild partying days aren't entirely behind her if this photo is anything to go by.

Tamara, 55, went to the costume tenth wedding event anniversary party of Sofia Barattieri Weinstein, co-chair of the London Air Ambulance, and her partner, Brian Weinstein, in Sicily at the weekend.

Beckwith can be seen surrounded by fellow partygoers dressed as priests and nuns in these images she shared online.

'It was an amazing example of when pals demonstrate how much they like their hosts,' says Tamara, who is wed to Italian business owner Giorgio Veroni. 'Incredible dresses, head-dresses, naughty lace, brocades and captivated gardens filled with candlelight.'

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