Fashion magnate 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 needed to conquer objections from residents about sound pollution and overloaded roads. He was given four months' notice 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 actually been approved authorization to continue hosting events on the stretching 450-acre estate, where Poldark star Eleanor Tomlinson exchanged pledges with rugby player Will Owen.

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

When Robinson bought Euridge Manor Farm in 1980, it covered 200 acres, with a five-bedroom farmhouse, outbuildings and 3 homes. But the magnate extended the estate, acquiring 250 acres of surrounding land, and constructing an orangery with two 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 started hosting ceremonies.

The multi-millionaire founder of fashion chain Jigsaw (envisioned) had to get rid of objections from locals about noise pollution and busy roads. He was given four months' notification in 2022 to stop hosting events at his ₤ 12 million residential or commercial property, Euridge Manor

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

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

After 2 planning applications and an appeal, preparing approval has now been given subject to a series of conditions to manage noise and address highway security issues.

No cut prices 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 previous Beatle, states it doesn't cut any ice with Sir Paul's child, designer Stella.

'When I was more youthful, my Nana took me to Paris since I wanted to be a style designer as I was doing fabrics GCSE,' states 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've 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, designer Stella

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

Anyone getting unforeseen FaceTime calls from Lily Allen for catch-up chats possibly should not feel too honoured or delighted - till they've worked out its period and the interval since the last one.

'I develop lists of individuals who I like in order of just how much I like them,' the pop vocalist, 40, exposes. 'I send that list to my assistant and ask her to set up the time for me to have FaceTimes with them.'

In March, I exposed that Lily's hubby, 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 movie they did together.'

Anyone getting unanticipated FaceTime calls from Lily Allen for catch-up talks maybe 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 Girl).

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

'There have been numerous [tape-recording] sessions where I have actually been asked to get into a box and one day I simply think, "No, no more". I will continue to compose, but I am not writing music in the very same way.'

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 almost as pugnacious in reality.

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

'I reserved a "1930s cabin" - when I acted I was like, "This is s ***". I stated, "You require to relocate me". I'm capable of 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 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 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 desirable award.

'I got a good little letter from King Charles, congratulating me on getting two Michelin stars,' John Williams, executive chef at The Ritz, informs 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 four years, however her partner, 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 ten minutes with each patient. And 8 minutes is taken up with what you have actually stated the day previously. I'm anxious 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 photo is anything to go by

Tamara still has very bad habits!

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

Tamara, 55, attended the fancy gown tenth wedding anniversary celebration of Sofia Barattieri Weinstein, co-chair of the London Air Ambulance, and her hubby, Brian Weinstein, in Sicily at the weekend.

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

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

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