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

The multi-millionaire creator of style chain Jigsaw had to get rid of objections from residents about sound pollution and congested roads. He was offered four 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 approved authorization to continue hosting occasions on the stretching 450-acre estate, where Poldark star Eleanor Tomlinson exchanged vows with rugby gamer Will Owen.

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

When Robinson purchased Euridge Manor Farm in 1980, it covered 200 acres, with a five-bedroom farmhouse, outbuildings and three homes. But the tycoon extended the estate, buying 250 acres of surrounding land, and developing 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 began hosting events.

The multi-millionaire creator of fashion chain Jigsaw (envisioned) had to conquer objections from locals about noise contamination and congested roadways. He was provided 4 months' notice in 2022 to stop hosting events at his ₤ 12 million residential or commercial property, Euridge Manor

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

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

After 2 preparation applications and an appeal, preparing permission has now been granted subject to a range of conditions to manage sound and address highway safety concerns.

No cut rates for Stella's clan

You might 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 previous Beatle, says it doesn't cut any ice with Sir Paul's daughter, fashion designer Stella.

'When I was more youthful, my Nana took me to Paris because I wanted to be a designer as I was doing fabrics GCSE,' says 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 previous Beatle, says it doesn't cut any ice with Sir Paul's daughter, fashion designer Stella

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

Anyone receiving unanticipated FaceTime calls from Lily Allen for catch-up chats perhaps shouldn't feel too honoured or delighted - till they've worked out its period and the interval given that the last one.

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 schedule the time for me to have FaceTimes with them.'

In March, I revealed that Lily's partner, 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 film they did together.'

Anyone receiving unforeseen 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 compose hits for Kylie Minogue, with Can't Get You Out Of My Head, Britney Spears (Toxic) and Katy Perry (I Kissed a Lady).

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

'There have actually been numerous [recording] sessions where I've been asked to enter a box and one day I simply think, "No, say goodbye to". I will continue to write, but I am not composing music in the exact 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 starlet, 60, admits she lost her cool at Arizona's Grand Canyon. 'I acted quite terribly,' she tells Travel Secrets podcast.

'I scheduled a "1930s cabin" - when I acted I resembled, "This is s ***". I said, "You require to move me". I can kicking up a difficulty.'

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 role 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, fast to get in touch previously this year when The Ritz was awarded fine dining's desirable honor.

'I got a good 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 vocalist Lesley Garrett was a panellist on ITV's Loose Women for four 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've got ten minutes with each patient. 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 go by

Tamara still has really bad practices!

Former 'It-girl' Tamara Beckwith's wild partying days aren't entirely 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 partner, 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.
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'It was a magnificent example of when friends show how much they like their hosts,' says Tamara, who is married to Italian business owner Giorgio Veroni. 'Incredible dresses, head-dresses, naughty lace, brocades and captivated gardens filled with candlelight.'

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