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Fashion tycoon 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 style chain Jigsaw needed to conquer objections from residents about sound pollution and congested roadways. He was given 4 months' notification in 2022 to stop hosting occasions at his ₤ 12 million residential or commercial property, Euridge Manor.

But, after a nine-day public query, Robinson, 77, has actually been given permission to continue hosting events on the sprawling 450-acre estate, where Poldark star Eleanor Tomlinson exchanged pledges with rugby gamer Will Owen.

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

When Robinson bought Euridge Manor Farm in 1980, it covered 200 acres, with a five-bedroom farmhouse, sheds and three homes. But the tycoon extended the estate, acquiring 250 acres of surrounding land, and building an orangery with 2 bedrooms and an indoor swimming 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 started hosting ceremonies.

The multi-millionaire creator of style chain Jigsaw (visualized) needed to conquer objections from locals about sound pollution and overloaded roads. He was offered 4 months' notice in 2022 to stop hosting occasions at his ₤ 12 million residential or commercial property, Euridge Manor

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

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

After two preparation applications and an appeal, preparing authorization has actually now been approved based on a range of conditions to control sound and address highway safety concerns.

No cut rates 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 former Beatle, states it does not cut any ice with Sir Paul's child, 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 fabrics 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've never had any Stella McCartney discount.

'I 'd take 25 (percent).'

Comedienne Sophie McCartney, a cousin of the former Beatle, says it does not 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 maybe should not feel too honoured or delighted - until they have actually worked out its duration and the interval given that the last one.

'I produce 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 revealed that Lily's spouse, 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 motion picture they did together.'

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

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

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 genuine life.

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

'I booked a "1930s cabin" - when I got in there I resembled, "This is s ***". I said, "You require to move me". I'm capable of 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 an essential role in King Charles's life when he and Camilla Parker Bowles were imagined leaving the London hotel in 1999 in their very first public look together as a couple.

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

'I got a good 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 best 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 spouse, retired GP Peter Christian, stepped in.

' [It's] the only time he's ever asked me to stop doing something,' she reveals. 'He stated, "At the surgical treatment I have actually got 10 minutes with each client. And eight minutes is taken up with what you've 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 image 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 image is anything to pass.

Tamara, 55, went to the fancy gown tenth wedding event 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 dressed as priests and nuns in these images she shared online.

'It was an incredible example of when buddies show how much they like their hosts,' says Tamara, who is wed to Italian business person Giorgio Veroni. 'Incredible dresses, head-dresses, naughty lace, brocades and captivated gardens filled with candlelight.'

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