Fashion tycoon John Robinson, who used Kate Middleton before she wed Prince William, has actually won a three-year battle to host weddings at his Cotswolds estate.
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The multi-millionaire creator of fashion chain Jigsaw needed to overcome objections from locals about sound pollution and overloaded roadways. He was provided 4 months' notification in 2022 to stop hosting events at his ₤ 12 million residential or commercial property, Euridge Manor.

But, after a nine-day public inquiry, Robinson, 77, has been given consent 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 thrilled at the grant of planning permission,' a spokesman states.

When Robinson purchased Euridge Manor Farm in 1980, it covered 200 acres, with a five-bedroom farmhouse, sheds and three cottages. But the tycoon extended the estate, buying 250 acres of surrounding land, and constructing an orangery with 2 bedrooms and an indoor pool.

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

The multi-millionaire creator of style chain Jigsaw (envisioned) had to conquer objections from locals about sound pollution and busy roads. He was offered 4 months' notice in 2022 to stop hosting occasions at his ₤ 12 million residential or commercial property, Euridge Manor

The fashion magnate utilized Kate Middleton before she wed Prince William. Pictured: In 2007

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

After two planning applications and an appeal, preparing approval has actually now been approved subject to a variety of conditions to manage noise and address highway safety issues.

No cut prices for Stella's clan

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

But comedienne Sophie McCartney, a cousin of the previous Beatle, says it does not cut any ice with Sir Paul's daughter, designer Stella.

'When I was younger, my Nana took me to Paris because I wanted to be a style designer as I was doing fabrics GCSE,' says Sophie.

'We went to go and see 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 rate.

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

Comedienne Sophie McCartney, a cousin of the previous Beatle, states it does not cut any ice with Sir Paul's child, designer Stella

Lily's buddies get a wake-up call as star says she ranks them

Anyone getting unanticipated FaceTime calls from Lily Allen for catch-up chats possibly should not feel too honoured or excited - until they have actually worked out its period and the period because the last one.

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

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

Anyone getting unexpected FaceTime calls from Lily Allen for catch-up chats maybe should not feel too honoured or delighted

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

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

'There have been many [recording] sessions where I've been asked to enter a box and one day I just believe, "No, no more". I will continue to write, but I am not composing music in the same way.'

Duckface is a punchy guest

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

The starlet, 60, confesses she lost her cool at Arizona's Grand Canyon. 'I acted rather badly,' she informs Travel Secrets podcast.

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

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. Pictured: In 2006

The Ritz played a key function in King Charles's life when he and Camilla Parker Bowles were envisioned leaving the London hotel in 1999 in their very first public appearance 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 coveted honor.

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

GP error? You can blame Lesley!

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

' [It's] the only time he's ever asked me to stop doing something,' she exposes. 'He stated, "At the surgery I've got 10 minutes with each patient. And eight minutes is taken up with what you've said the day previously. I'm worried I'm going to misdiagnose someone, so please could you stop?'

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

Tamara still has really bad routines!

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

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

Beckwith can be seen surrounded by fellow partygoers impersonated priests and nuns in these photos she shared online.

'It was a spectacular example of when pals show how much they love their hosts,' says Tamara, who is wed to Italian business person Giorgio Veroni. 'Incredible gowns, head-dresses, naughty lace, brocades and enchanted gardens filled with candlelight.'

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