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Fashion tycoon John Robinson, who utilized Kate Middleton before she wed Prince William, has won a three-year battle to host weddings at his Cotswolds estate.
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The multi-millionaire founder of fashion chain Jigsaw had to conquer objections from locals about sound contamination and congested roads. He was given 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 been approved permission 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 approval,' a spokesman says.

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, acquiring 250 acres of surrounding land, and developing an orangery with two bed rooms and an indoor pool.

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

The multi-millionaire founder of style chain Jigsaw (pictured) had to get rid of objections from residents about sound pollution and congested roadways. He was offered four months' notice in 2022 to stop hosting events at his ₤ 12 million residential or commercial property, Euridge Manor

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

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

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

No cut costs 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, states it does not cut any ice with Sir Paul's daughter, designer Stella.

'When I was younger, my Nana took me to Paris due to the fact that I wanted to be a designer as I was doing textiles GCSE,' states 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 ever 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 good friends get a wake-up call as star says she ranks them

Anyone getting unexpected FaceTime calls from Lily Allen for catch-up talks possibly shouldn't feel too honoured or thrilled - until they have actually worked out its period and the period given that the last one.

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

In March, I that Lily's hubby, Stranger Things star David Harbour, had been having an affair with a colleague. 'David cheated on Lily,' an associate informed me. 'They met on a movie they did together.'

Anyone getting unanticipated FaceTime calls from Lily Allen for catch-up chats possibly shouldn't 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, however, she's fed up with composing for others. 'I am done with that,' states Dennis, 56.

'There have actually been lots of [tape-recording] sessions where I have actually been asked to enter into a box and one day I simply believe, "No, no more". I will continue to compose, however I am not writing music in the same method.'

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

'I scheduled a "1930s cabin" - when I got in there I resembled, "This is s ***". I stated, "You need to move me". I can 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 nearly 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 visualized leaving the London hotel in 1999 in their first public appearance together as a couple.

And His Majesty was, I hear, quick to contact us previously this year when The Ritz was granted great dining's coveted accolade.

'I got a nice 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 finest in the UK.

GP error? You can blame Lesley!

Opera vocalist Lesley Garrett was a panellist on ITV's Loose Women for 4 years, however her husband, retired GP Peter Christian, stepped in.

' [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've stated the day in the past. 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 image 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 image is anything to go by.

Tamara, 55, went to the fancy dress tenth wedding anniversary celebration of Sofia Barattieri Weinstein, co-chair of the London Air Ambulance, and her spouse, 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 magnificent example of when pals show how much they love 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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