1 EDEN CONFIDENTIAL: Kate's former Boss Wins -Legendary Wedding Venue Fight
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Fashion magnate John Robinson, who utilized Kate Middleton before she wed Prince William, has won a three-year battle to host weddings at his Cotswolds estate.

The multi-millionaire creator of fashion chain Jigsaw needed to get rid of objections from locals about sound pollution and overloaded roads. He was given 4 months' notice in 2022 to stop hosting events at his ₤ 12 million residential or commercial property, Euridge Manor.
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But, after a nine-day public questions, Robinson, 77, has actually been approved consent to continue hosting events on the stretching 450-acre estate, where Poldark star Eleanor Tomlinson exchanged pledges with rugby gamer Will Owen.

'Euridge Manor Weddings is delighted at the grant of preparing consent,' 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 magnate extended the estate, acquiring 250 acres of surrounding land, and constructing an orangery with two bed rooms and an indoor pool.

He wed now ex-wife Belle at Euridge in 2004. After their divorce in 2014, Robinson signed up company Euridge Manor Weddings Incorporated and started hosting events.

The multi-millionaire of fashion chain Jigsaw (envisioned) had to overcome objections from locals about sound pollution and congested roads. 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 small hours and said the estate did not have authorization for 'modification of use' in order to host weddings.

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

No cut prices for Stella's clan

You might think the name McCartney would open doors and curry favours - specifically 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 child, fashion designer Stella.

'When I was younger, my Nana took me to Paris due to the fact that I wished to be a 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 rate.

'I 'd take 25 (percent).'

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

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

Anyone receiving unanticipated FaceTime calls from Lily Allen for catch-up talks maybe shouldn't feel too honoured or delighted - till they have actually exercised its duration and the period because the last one.

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

In March, I exposed that Lily's other half, Stranger Things star David Harbour, had actually been having an affair with a coworker. 'David cheated on Lily,' an associate informed me. 'They fulfilled on a film they did together.'

Anyone getting unanticipated FaceTime calls from Lily Allen for catch-up talks perhaps shouldn't feel too honoured or excited

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

'There have been many [taping] 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 exact 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 nearly as pugnacious in reality.

The actress, 60, admits she lost her cool at Arizona's Grand Canyon. 'I acted rather terribly,' she tells Travel Secrets podcast.

'I scheduled 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 hassle.'

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. Pictured: In 2006

The Ritz played an essential role in King Charles's life when he and Camilla Parker Bowles were visualized leaving the London hotel in 1999 in their very first public appearance together as a couple.

And His Majesty was, I hear, fast to contact us previously this year when The Ritz was awarded fine dining's sought after honor.

'I got a nice 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 best 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 hubby, 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 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 someone, so please could you stop?'

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

Tamara still has very bad habits!

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

Tamara, 55, participated in the elegant dress tenth wedding anniversary celebration of Sofia Barattieri Weinstein, co-chair of the London Air Ambulance, and her husband, 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 a spectacular example of when friends demonstrate how much they like their hosts,' says Tamara, who is wed to Italian business owner Giorgio Veroni. 'Incredible gowns, head-dresses, naughty lace, brocades and captivated gardens filled with candlelight.'

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