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

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

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

'Euridge Manor is happy at the grant of planning approval,' a representative says.

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

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

The multi-millionaire creator of fashion chain Jigsaw (envisioned) needed to overcome objections from locals about noise pollution and congested roads. He was given 4 months' notification in 2022 to stop hosting occasions at his ₤ 12 million residential or commercial property, Euridge Manor

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

Neighbours grumbled about traffic, music and firework displays lasting into the small hours and stated the estate did not have permission for 'change of use' in order to host weddings.

After two planning applications and an appeal, planning authorization has now been granted subject to a variety of conditions to control sound and address highway security issues.

No cut prices for Stella's clan

You may 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 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 since I wished to be a style designer as I was doing textiles 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 have actually never had any Stella McCartney discount rate.

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

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

Lily's pals get a wake-up call as star says she ranks them
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Anyone getting unforeseen FaceTime calls from Lily Allen for catch-up talks maybe should not feel too honoured or excited - up until they've exercised its duration and the period given that the last one.

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

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

Anyone getting unanticipated FaceTime calls from Lily Allen for catch-up chats possibly should not feel too honoured or thrilled

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 writing for others. 'I am made with that,' says Dennis, 56.

'There have actually been numerous [taping] sessions where I have actually been asked to get into a box and one day I just think, "No, no more". I will continue to compose, but I am not composing music in the same way.'

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 nearly as pugnacious in reality.

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

'I scheduled a "1930s cabin" - when I got in there I resembled, "This is s ***". I said, "You require to transfer 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 an essential role in King Charles's life when he and Camilla Parker Bowles were visualized 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 previously 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 2 Michelin stars,' John Williams, executive chef at The Ritz, tells me at the National Restaurant Awards, where The Ritz was crowned best in the UK.

GP error? You can blame Lesley!

Opera singer Lesley Garrett was a panellist on ITV's Loose Women for four years, however her hubby, retired GP Peter Christian, intervened.

' [It's] the only time he's ever asked me to stop doing something,' she reveals. 'He said, "At the surgery I have actually got ten minutes with each client. And eight minutes is taken up with what you've said the day before. I'm anxious I'm going to misdiagnose someone, so please could you stop?'

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

Tamara still has extremely bad practices!

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

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

Beckwith can be seen surrounded by fellow partygoers dressed as priests and nuns in these pictures she shared online.
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'It was a spectacular example of when good friends reveal how much they love their hosts,' states Tamara, who is wed to Italian entrepreneur Giorgio Veroni. 'Incredible gowns, head-dresses, naughty lace, brocades and captivated gardens filled with candlelight.'

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