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Fashion tycoon John Robinson, who employed Kate Middleton before she wed Prince William, has actually won a three-year battle 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 overloaded roads. He was given four months' notice in 2022 to stop hosting events at his ₤ 12 million residential or commercial property, Euridge Manor.
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But, after a nine-day public inquiry, Robinson, 77, has been granted authorization to continue hosting occasions on the sprawling 450-acre estate, where Poldark star Eleanor Tomlinson exchanged vows with rugby gamer Will Owen.

'Euridge Manor Weddings is delighted at the grant of planning approval,' a spokesperson states.

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, buying 250 acres of surrounding land, and constructing an orangery with two bedrooms and an 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 began hosting events.

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

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

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

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

No cut rates for Stella's clan

You may think 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, states it doesn't cut any ice with Sir Paul's daughter, fashion designer Stella.

'When I was younger, my Nana took me to Paris due to the fact that I desired to be a 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've never ever had any Stella McCartney discount rate.

'I 'd take 25 (percent).'

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

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

Anyone getting unforeseen FaceTime calls from Lily Allen for catch-up chats possibly should not feel too honoured or thrilled - up until they have actually worked out its duration and the interval since the last one.

'I create lists of individuals who I like in order of how much I like them,' the pop singer, 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 exposed that Lily's husband, Stranger Things star David Harbour, had been having an affair with a coworker. 'David cheated on Lily,' an associate told me. 'They fulfilled on a film they did together.'

Anyone getting unanticipated FaceTime calls from Lily Allen for catch-up talks 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 Woman).

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

'There have actually been numerous [taping] sessions where I've been asked to get into a box and one day I simply believe, "No, no more". I will continue to write, but I am not writing 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 genuine life.

The actress, 60, admits she lost her cool at Arizona's Grand Canyon. 'I behaved quite severely,' she tells Travel Secrets podcast.

'I reserved a "1930s cabin" - when I acted I was like, "This is s ***". I stated, "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 crucial function in King Charles's life when he and Camilla Parker Bowles were envisioned leaving the London hotel in 1999 in their first public look together as a couple.

And His Majesty was, I hear, quick to get in touch previously this year when The Ritz was granted great dining's sought after distinction.

'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 best in the UK.

GP error? 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 reveals. 'He stated, "At the surgical treatment I've got ten minutes with each client. And 8 minutes is taken up with what you have actually 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 totally behind her if this photo is anything to pass

Tamara still has very 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, participated in the expensive dress tenth wedding 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 pictures she shared online.

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

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