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

The multi-millionaire founder of style chain Jigsaw needed to get rid of objections from residents about sound pollution and congested roadways. He was provided 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 inquiry, Robinson, 77, has actually been approved consent to continue hosting occasions on the sprawling 450-acre estate, where Poldark star Eleanor Tomlinson exchanged pledges with rugby player Will Owen.

'Euridge Manor Weddings is delighted at the grant of planning permission,' a spokesman says.

When Robinson purchased Euridge Manor Farm in 1980, it covered 200 acres, with a five-bedroom farmhouse, outbuildings and 3 cottages. But the magnate extended the estate, acquiring 250 acres of surrounding land, and constructing 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 business Euridge Manor Weddings Incorporated and began hosting ceremonies.

The multi-millionaire founder of style chain Jigsaw (envisioned) had to get rid of objections from residents about sound pollution and busy 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 magnate utilized Kate Middleton before she wed Prince William. Pictured: In 2007

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

After 2 planning applications and an appeal, preparing consent has actually now been granted subject to a variety of conditions to control sound and address highway security concerns.

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

'When I was more youthful, my Nana took me to Paris because I desired to be a designer as I was doing textiles 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 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 child, designer Stella

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

Anyone receiving unanticipated FaceTime calls from Lily Allen for catch-up talks perhaps shouldn't feel too honoured or thrilled - till they've exercised its duration and the interval since the last one.

'I create lists of people 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 actually been having an affair with a colleague. 'David cheated on Lily,' an associate informed me. 'They satisfied on a film they did together.'

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

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

'There have actually been numerous [recording] sessions where I have actually been asked to get into a box and one day I simply believe, "No, say goodbye to". I will continue to compose, however I am not writing 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 practically as pugnacious in genuine life.

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

'I reserved a "1930s cabin" - when I got in there I resembled, "This is s ***". I stated, "You require to move me". I can 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 genuine life. 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, fast to contact us earlier this year when The Ritz was awarded great dining's coveted honor.

'I got a nice little letter from King Charles, congratulating me on getting two 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 mistake? You can blame Lesley!

Opera singer 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 reveals. 'He said, "At the surgery I have actually got 10 minutes with each client. And eight minutes is taken up with what you have actually stated the day before. I'm worried I'm going to misdiagnose somebody, so please could you stop?'

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

Tamara still has very bad habits!

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

Tamara, 55, attended the elegant dress tenth wedding anniversary party 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 images she shared online.

'It was an incredible example of when friends reveal how much they love their hosts,' says Tamara, who is wed to Italian businessman Giorgio Veroni. 'Incredible dresses, head-dresses, naughty lace, brocades and enchanted gardens filled with candlelight.'

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