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

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

But, after a nine-day public questions, Robinson, 77, has actually been given permission to continue hosting events on the sprawling 450-acre estate, where Poldark star Eleanor Tomlinson exchanged swears with Will Owen.

'Euridge Manor Weddings is happy at the grant of preparing approval,' a spokesman states.

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

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

The multi-millionaire creator of fashion chain Jigsaw (pictured) needed to get rid of objections from locals about sound pollution and congested roadways. He was given 4 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 grumbled about traffic, music and firework screens lasting into the little hours and said the estate did not have consent for 'modification of usage' in order to host weddings.

After 2 planning applications and an appeal, preparing approval has actually now been approved based on a variety of conditions to control noise and address highway security concerns.

No cut prices for Stella's clan

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

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

'When I was younger, my Nana took me to Paris since I wished to be a style designer as I was doing fabrics 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 have actually never ever had any Stella McCartney discount.

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

Comedienne Sophie McCartney, a cousin of the former Beatle, states it doesn't cut any ice with Sir Paul's daughter, designer Stella

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

Anyone getting unanticipated FaceTime calls from Lily Allen for catch-up chats possibly shouldn't feel too honoured or delighted - till they have actually exercised its period and the interval considering that the last one.

'I produce lists of people who I like in order of how much I like them,' the pop vocalist, 40, exposes. 'I send out 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 husband, Stranger Things star David Harbour, had actually been having an affair with a colleague. 'David cheated on Lily,' an associate informed me. 'They satisfied on a motion picture they did together.'

Anyone receiving unforeseen FaceTime calls from Lily Allen for catch-up chats maybe 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 Lady).

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

'There have actually been many [recording] 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 very 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 actress, 60, confesses she lost her cool at Arizona's Grand Canyon. 'I behaved quite severely,' she tells Travel Secrets podcast.

'I booked a "1930s cabin" - when I acted I was like, "This is s ***". I said, "You require to move 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 role in King Charles's life when he and Camilla Parker Bowles were imagined leaving the London hotel in 1999 in their very first public appearance together as a couple.

And His Majesty was, I hear, quick to get in touch previously this year when The Ritz was awarded fine dining's desirable honor.

'I got a great 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 singer Lesley Garrett was a panellist on ITV's Loose Women for 4 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 stated, "At the surgery I've got 10 minutes with each client. And eight minutes is taken up with what you've said the day in the past. I'm concerned I'm going to misdiagnose someone, so please could you stop?'

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

Tamara still has really bad practices!

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

Tamara, 55, went to the fancy gown tenth wedding anniversary party of Sofia Barattieri Weinstein, co-chair of the London Air Ambulance, and her hubby, 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 a magnificent example of when buddies reveal how much they enjoy their hosts,' says Tamara, who is married to Italian businessman Giorgio Veroni. 'Incredible dresses, head-dresses, naughty lace, brocades and enchanted gardens filled with candlelight.'

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