Fashion magnate John Robinson, who utilized Kate Middleton before she wed Prince William, has 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 locals about sound contamination and congested roads. He was offered 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 permission to continue hosting events on the stretching 450-acre estate, where Poldark star Eleanor Tomlinson exchanged promises with rugby gamer Will Owen.

'Euridge Manor Weddings is delighted at the grant of planning consent,' a representative says.

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

He wed now ex-wife Belle at Euridge in 2004. After their divorce in 2014, Robinson registered business Euridge Manor Weddings Incorporated and began hosting events.

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

The fashion tycoon 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 stated the estate did not have consent for 'change of use' in order to host weddings.

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

No cut rates for Stella's clan

You might believe the name McCartney would open doors and curry favours - particularly for a relation of Sir Paul.

But comedienne Sophie McCartney, a cousin of the former Beatle, says it doesn't cut any ice with Sir Paul's child, style designer Stella.

'When I was younger, my Nana took me to Paris because I wanted to be a fashion designer as I was doing textiles 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 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 does not cut any ice with Sir Paul's child, fashion designer Stella

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

Anyone receiving unforeseen FaceTime calls from Lily Allen for catch-up talks perhaps shouldn't feel too honoured or delighted - until they've worked out its period and the period because the last one.

'I produce lists of people who I like in order of just 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 hubby, Stranger Things star David Harbour, had been having an affair with a colleague. 'David cheated on Lily,' an associate informed me. 'They fulfilled on a film they did together.'

Anyone receiving unforeseen FaceTime calls from Lily Allen for catch-up talks perhaps shouldn't feel too honoured or delighted

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 Woman).

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

'There have actually been numerous [recording] sessions where I've been asked to get into a box and one day I just believe, "No, say goodbye to". I will continue to write, but I am not composing 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 almost as pugnacious in genuine life.

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

'I reserved a "1930s cabin" - when I got in there I was like, "This is s ***". I stated, "You require to transfer 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 genuine life. Pictured: In 2006

The Ritz played a crucial role in King Charles's life when he and Camilla Parker Bowles were imagined 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 earlier this year when The Ritz was awarded fine dining's sought after accolade.

'I got a good 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 singer Lesley Garrett was a panellist on ITV's Loose Women for 4 years, but her spouse, retired GP Peter Christian, intervened.

' [It's] the only time he's ever asked me to stop doing something,' she reveals. '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 in the past. 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 totally behind her if this image is anything to go by

Tamara still has extremely 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 spouse, Brian Weinstein, in Sicily at the weekend.

Beckwith can be seen surrounded by fellow partygoers impersonated priests and nuns in these photos she shared online.

'It was a spectacular example of when friends demonstrate how much they enjoy 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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