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

The multi-millionaire founder of fashion chain Jigsaw had to get rid of objections from locals 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 been granted approval to continue hosting occasions on the sprawling 450-acre estate, where Poldark star Eleanor Tomlinson exchanged vows with rugby gamer Will Owen.

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

When Robinson purchased Euridge Manor Farm in 1980, it covered 200 acres, with a five-bedroom farmhouse, sheds and three cottages. But the tycoon extended the estate, buying 250 acres of surrounding land, and building an orangery with 2 bed rooms 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 began hosting ceremonies.

The multi-millionaire founder of style chain Jigsaw (pictured) needed to overcome objections from locals about sound contamination and congested roads. He was offered four months' notification 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 display screens lasting into the little hours and said the estate did not have permission for 'modification of usage' in order to host weddings.

After 2 planning applications and an appeal, planning permission has actually now been approved based on a variety of conditions to control noise and address highway safety concerns.

No cut rates for Stella's clan

You might think 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 more youthful, my Nana took me to Paris since I desired to be a style designer as I was doing 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 rate.

'I 'd take 25 (per cent).'

Comedienne Sophie McCartney, a cousin of the previous Beatle, states it does not cut any ice with Sir Paul's daughter, designer Stella

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

Anyone getting unanticipated FaceTime calls from Lily Allen for catch-up chats perhaps shouldn't feel too honoured or excited - till they've exercised its duration and the period given that the last one.

'I develop 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 arrange the time for me to have FaceTimes with them.'

In March, I exposed that Lily's spouse, Stranger Things star David Harbour, had actually been having an affair with a coworker. 'David cheated on Lily,' an associate informed me. 'They met 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 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 Girl).

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

'There have actually been lots of [taping] sessions where I've been asked to get into a box and one day I just think, "No, say goodbye to". I will continue to write, but I am not composing 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 behaved quite severely,' she tells Travel Secrets podcast.

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

The Ritz played an essential function 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 sought after accolade.

'I got a nice 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 vocalist Lesley Garrett was a panellist on ITV's Loose Women for 4 years, however her hubby, retired GP Peter Christian, intervened.

' [It's] the only time he's ever asked me to stop doing something,' she exposes. 'He said, "At the surgery I've got ten minutes with each client. And eight minutes is taken up with what you have actually said the day previously. I'm anxious 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 extremely bad practices!

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 costume tenth wedding event 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 pictures she shared online.

'It was an amazing example of when buddies demonstrate how much they enjoy their hosts,' states Tamara, who is married to Italian entrepreneur Giorgio Veroni. 'Incredible gowns, head-dresses, naughty lace, brocades and enchanted gardens filled with candlelight.'

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