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

The multi-millionaire creator of fashion chain Jigsaw needed to overcome objections from residents about noise contamination and busy roadways. He was offered four 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 inquiry, Robinson, 77, has been approved permission to continue hosting occasions 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 authorization,' a spokesperson says.

When Robinson purchased Euridge Manor Farm in 1980, it covered 200 acres, with a five-bedroom farmhouse, sheds and three homes. But the tycoon extended the estate, buying 250 acres of surrounding land, and building an orangery with two 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 company Euridge Manor Weddings Incorporated and started hosting events.

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

The style magnate 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 said the estate did not have approval for 'change of usage' in order to host weddings.

After two planning applications and an appeal, preparing permission has now been approved subject to a variety of conditions to manage noise and address highway safety issues.

No cut rates for Stella's clan

You may think 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, says it does not cut any ice with Sir Paul's child, style designer Stella.

'When I was younger, my Nana took me to Paris since I wanted to be a designer as I was doing textiles 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 have actually never ever had any Stella McCartney discount.

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

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

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

Anyone receiving unexpected FaceTime calls from Lily Allen for catch-up chats possibly should not feel too honoured or delighted - up until they have actually worked out its duration and the period considering that the last one.

'I produce lists of individuals who I like in order of how much I like them,' the pop vocalist, 40, reveals. '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 revealed that Lily's husband, Stranger Things star David Harbour, had been having an affair with an associate. 'David cheated on Lily,' an associate informed me. 'They fulfilled on a film they did together.'

Anyone getting unexpected FaceTime calls from Lily Allen for catch-up chats possibly shouldn't feel too honoured or thrilled

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 Lady).

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

'There have been many [recording] sessions where I've been asked to get into a box and one day I just think, "No, no more". I will continue to write, however I am not writing music in the 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 nearly as pugnacious in real life.

The actress, 60, confesses she lost her cool at Arizona's Grand Canyon. 'I behaved quite badly,' she tells Travel Secrets podcast.

'I scheduled a "1930s cabin" - when I got in there I resembled, "This is s ***". I said, "You need to relocate 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 nearly 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 very first public look together as a couple.

And His Majesty was, I hear, fast to get in touch previously this year when The Ritz was granted great dining's desired distinction.

'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 best in the UK.

GP mistake? You can blame Lesley!

Opera vocalist Lesley Garrett was a panellist on ITV's Loose Women for 4 years, however her other half, retired GP Peter Christian, .

' [It's] the only time he's ever asked me to stop doing something,' she reveals. 'He stated, "At the surgery I have actually got ten minutes with each client. And eight minutes is taken up with what you have actually said the day before. 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 pass

Tamara still has really bad practices!

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

Tamara, 55, went to the expensive dress tenth wedding event anniversary celebration of Sofia Barattieri Weinstein, co-chair of the London Air Ambulance, and her partner, Brian Weinstein, in Sicily at the weekend.

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

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

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