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Daily Mail
3 days ago
- Business
- Daily Mail
Cotswolds locals warn JD Vance he'll have 'nowhere to park' as US Vice President gets set for family holiday in star-studded market town
Cotswolds locals have warned JD Vance he will have 'nowhere to park' as the US Vice President prepares for a family get away in their market town. In recent weeks, Charlbury has seen many high profile guests, including Kamala Harris who visited during Steve Jobs' daughter Eve's wedding. But despite being accustomed to star-studded visitors, the arrival of Donald Trump 's right-hand man has caused a stir among locals. Many have even placed guesses on where he will stay, with guesses including Grade II listed estate Lee Place, built in 1640 with links to the historic Blenheim Palace. Other believe he will holiday in a mansion owned by the billionaire Bamford family, while some predict he will need the security offered by the nearby Cornbury Park. But choice of accommodation isn't the main worry Vance should have on his visit to the Costwolds town, locals say. Many say his biggest problem will be navigating the narrow streets and finding suitable parking for his large motorcade and security team. Neighbouring Clarkson's Farm, Charlbury is the 'checkpoint Charlie' of the sprawling Cotswolds, the town's vicar said. Fergus Butler-Gallie, 33, the town's vicar who has lived in the area for 19 months, said: 'I'm just hoping they bring us Al Gore and Dick Cheney next, we've almost completed the set. 'We get all sorts of people here - we've got Mr Clarkson up the road. It's noticeably got busier in the time I've been here.' 'It's nice to be visited, and it's good the town can maintain two pubs and several shops. There are a lot of places like ours which wouldn't be able to keep that up. 'We can, and of course that's because of tourism.' He says tourists often arrive having now idea where they are, assuming ' the Cotswolds is some sort of theme park rather than a large region'. 'But I suspect Mr Vance's people will be pretty thoroughly briefed,' he added. Currently cars are parked on both sides of the narrow streets, with residents saying the market town becomes very easily congested. And the parking chaos becomes worse during the summer season, when tourists come through the town to and from festivals and countryside retreats. To add to traffic woes, the only way of moving around the town centre for the last decade has been one-way system, according to locals. The town's vicar, Fergus Butler-Gallie (pictured left) described the town as the 'checkpoint Charlie' of the sprawling Cotswolds (Pictured right: Local resident Zena McGreavy) A local business owner said the high profile American family's visit was the 'talk of the town'. 'They've locked our local website forum so people can't say any more about it,' they said. 'If they come into my shop, I won't bat an eyelid. I serve my customers. 'I'm just worried about the parking, all those secret service cars! Good luck to him - getting round these roads is no joke. 'They'll have some fun with these lanes, getting around in a big car.' Elizabeth Sparks, a local secondary school cover teacher who has lived in the area for 16 years, said she too was mainly worried about the cars that came with the VP. 'The other day, the bus driver came into the pub and said, 'who drives the car with this particular number plate? You need to move it.' He couldn't drive past. 'The bus gets stuck, it gets very hard to park. The residential parking makes that even harder - good luck to him.' The Vice-President's wife Usha discovered the country cottage they're expected to settle in after visiting London in mid-August, the Telegraph reported. Many have even placed guesses on where he will stay, with guesses including Grade II listed estate Lee Place, built in 1640 with links to the historic Blenheim Palace Mark Jones, a 67-year-old retired programme volunteer, said the town has a 'strong community' interest. 'You get mostly locals during the week and lots of tourists coming from everywhere at the weekends. And there are lots of festivals every summer. 'I hope his visit goes well,' he said. 'I haven't heard anything about protests - and I wouldn't join them, either. 'When Kamala Harris visited last week, it seemed to go very quietly. Hopefully the same will happen again.' Zena McGreavey, a 57-year-old exhibition officer at a museum in Oxford, has lived in the area for 18 months. She said: 'There does seem to be a lot happening around here nowadays. It's surprising they find us - Charlbury is such a hidden gem. 'People are talking about it in The Bull pub, it's caused a stir - but I don't think people mind him coming. 'There was a bit of confusion about where he's going to be staying, people want to know.'
Daily Mail
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Kourtney Kardashian cuts a stylish figure as she explores the Cotswolds on 'fairytale holiday' and visits Estelle Manor - just hours ahead of Eve Jobs' wedding at the ultra-secret mansion
Kourtney Kardashian has been busy exploring The Cotswolds during a family getaway just hours ahead of Eve Jobs' star-studded wedding there. The reality TV star, 46, took to Instagram on Saturday to share a gallery of snaps of herself exploring a sleepy village with her son Rocky, 20 months. Though she hasn't shared the reason for her visit, she is believed to have jetted in for Eve Jobs and Harry Charles' luxury wedding, set to take place on Saturday, July 26. Kourtney even shared a photograph of the ultra-secretive Estelle Manor, where the high-society wedding will take place, as she enjoyed a cup of tea there. In one black and white snap, Kourtney cut a trendy figure in a black striped co-ord set as she carried Rocky, who she shares with drummer Travis Barker, in her arms. She also shared a string of photographs of the countryside landscape as she explored the Cotswolds during her picture-perfect stay. 'Dreamy storybook fairytale enchantment,' she captioned the post. On Saturday, billionaire heiress Eve and Team GB Olympic gold medallist Harry will tie the knot in the Cotswolds. The final preparations for the big day were underway earlier this week as they had a 90-minute rehearsal at their church venue on Thursday. The parents of the bride and groom - Eve's mother Laurene and Harry's parents Peter and Tara – arrived in the picturesque village of Great Tew by private limousine. The rehearsal went off without a hitch, with members of the church choir being congratulated by wedding planner Stanlee Gatti for their 'faultless performance'. The lavish wedding party will then take place at the stunning Estelle Manor country hotel set at Eynsham Hall. Described as 'Oxfordshire's most exclusive hotel', the Grade-II listed landmark house only opened last summer. It has quickly become one of the most sought-after places with celebrities, influencers and sports people scrambling to get there for a night away. No pictures are allowed and guests are asked to place a sticker over their phone cameras upon their arrival. There is a 25-metre heated year-round pool, a poolside bar, as well as sitting rooms that host DJs, restaurants and bars and a Roman-inspired spa. Two padel courts, a large state of the art gym and also 60-acres to explore are all part of a stay at the 1901 house. A Japanese restaurant by ex-Nobu alumnus Sergej Leonenko is in the pipeline as is a grill restaurant set in the kitchen garden's glasshouse. Estelle Manor is owned by hospitality entrepreneur Sharan Pasricha of Ennismore, whose portfolio also includes the Hoxton hotels, private members' club Maison Estelle in London, and Gleneagles in Perthshire. However, unlike Gleneagles, it's been created from scratch under the guidance of Sharan and his wife Eiesha, a successful businesswoman and daughter of Indian billionaire Sunil Mittal. With the house booked out for the weekend and 108 bedrooms on offer, it's thought the happy couple will welcome around 200 guests. No details spared, the mini bars come equipped with silk eye covers, collagen masks, melatonin sprays and ear plugs. Described as a 'Soho House for grownups' a membership is £3,600 per year and a stay in one of the smaller rooms starts from £600 a night. Whereas one of their suites costs something more like £2,500 a night. On site, whole houses are able to be rented out for up to six guests, which start at £14,000 night, with a butler who can be summoned via WhatsApp included. In the Blubell House, there's a boot room, a kitchen and dining room, a library, ensuites and a playroom for children. The hotel was named among the 50 best hotels this year and since opening, plenty of celebrities have been spotted there already. Sophie Turner, Rebel Wilson and Kate Moss are a small handful of A-listers who have enjoyed a break there in recent months.
The Independent
24-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Independent
Brooklyn Beckham embraces father-in-law on holiday amid family feud rumours
Showing now | Lifestyle 00:20 Brooklyn Beckham was filmed enjoying a drink with his father-in-law in footage shared by his wife, Nicola Peltz Beckham, on her Instagram story on Thursday (24 July). The eldest son of Victoria and David Beckham, 26, was pictured with Nelson Peltz in behind-the-scenes footage of their family getaway to St Tropez. This comes amid rumours of a rift between Brooklyn and his family. A compilation of footage showed Nelson, 83, with his arm around Brooklyn, as well as the pair embraced in a hug. Brooklyn and Nicola tied the knot in Palm Beach in April 2022. 04:43 04:42 06:32 12:25 17:05 03:25 07:30 07:35 14:11 12:18 30:24 16:08 17:41 18:22 13:43 12:41 05:35 08:02 06:42 05:23 07:08 05:03 09:53 07:25 07:40 08:56 13:49 10:57 07:53 19:31 04:07 11:19 07:30 07:54 05:23 05:35 09:47 06:28 06:23 07:35 08:03 11:54 08:21 06:38 07:25 04:31 07:30 03:34 17:05 03:51 04:18 06:26 04:30 03:35 03:45 07:34 02:03 03:22 02:15 02:22 02:21 01:43 01:42 01:45 10:44 03:44 07:42 09:22 06:11 07:50 06:21 02:19 10:42 06:27 07:23 06:35 More Behind The Headlines 12:18 11:50 09:03 13:07 00:55 00:33 01:40 01:28 01:08 00:44 03:08 01:14 00:40 01:35 00:56 00:45 01:29 00:27 00:18 00:20 00:49 00:33 01:00 00:31 00:54 01:08 01:35 00:47 01:17 01:00 01:13 00:34 01:15 01:50 00:58 02:37 03:29 03:07 03:07 03:24 01:36 00:42 01:26 00:32 00:31 02:00 00:40 00:58 04:23 04:26 01:01 01:07 15:55 16:33 16:06 15:01 15:16 01:16 00:36 00:48 01:08 More Saudi Green Initiative 01:12 01:23 01:24 Live
Daily Mail
17-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Vogue Williams shows off her incredible figure in a skimpy pink bikini as she goes for a dip in the sea during family getaway to Spain
Vogue Williams showed off her incredible figure in a skimpy pink bikini as she enjoys a sun-soaked beach day during family getaway to Spain. The Irish presenter and TV personality, 39, has been enjoying a holiday with her husband Spencer Matthews, 36, and their children Theodore, five, Gigi, four, and three-year-old Otto. And on Thursday, Vogue looked sensational as she headed to the beach for the day, turning heads in a pink bikini. She strolled along the shoreline in a chic pink two-piece which chain detailing on the straps, displaying her enviably toned figure. Vogue accessorised with a pair of oversized sunglasses and a stylish wide-brim hat, as well as gold and silver jewellery. She appeared in high spirits as she played in the sand and splashed in the shallows with her son, making the most of some quality family time during their Mediterranean getaway. It comes after Vogue admitted admitted she's going to be an 'absolute disgrace' ahead of her 40th birthday party this year. Reflecting on how far she has come after finding herself 'divorced with no kids' at 30, the presenter said she was 'excited' about hitting the milestone. Vogue has now built a happy family life with Made in Chelsea star Spencer Matthews, 36, and together they share three children, Theodore, Gigi, and Otto. But ten years ago her life was very different after divorcing Westlife singer Brian McFadden. Speaking to Heat in an interview from Tuesday's magazine, she said: 'When I approached my 30th, I was like, "Whoops, I'm divorced and have no kids." 'I thought I'd have kids, be married and happy by then. We put so much pressure on ourselves at that age.' Vogue continued: 'But I'm really excited about going into my 40s. I've got such great friends and family. I feel like I've got to a point where I love what I'm doing and doing things I'm proud of. 'If I'd seen what I was doing now 20 years ago, I would have been amazed. It's a privilege to turn 40, and I'm just getting started! 'I'm going to be an absolute disgrace! I'm going to celebrate throughout the year – a big party in Dublin in August and a party in London.' In a candid conversation with Mail columnist Bryony Gordon, 'relationship girl' Vogue, recently revealed she 'thought her life was over' after divorcing Brian on the latest installment of the Mail's 'The Life of Bryony' podcast. She remembered feeling as though she had 'ruined her life' in 2017 after her divorce aged 31. 'I am excited at turning forty', Vogue told the podcast. 'When you are 19 or 20, you think that 40-year-olds are really old and battered. Then you actually get there and you think, this is a really nice moment. 'In your thirties, you are still trying to figure stuff out. I remember being divorced at 31 and thinking, I've ruined my life. I am never going to have kids, I am never going to do what I always wanted to do.' 'Then you see how your life actually starts to unfold – that's why it feels exciting to move into your forties.' In her eagerly awaited autobiography Big Mouth, Vogue details her struggles with anxiety that have cast a shadow throughout her adulthood. Vogue told Bryony she manages the disorder far better now, with a 'great' and supportive family behind her. However, the model admitted that the 'noise' surrounding her marriage to TV star Spencer still manages to get under her skin. On her anxiety, Vogue explained: 'It's this thing in your life that you wish would just go away. Sometimes it's fine, sometimes it's a lot worse. 'When I wake up, I am really conscious of any mood I could be in. It's why I don't drink much now because that is something for me that is a huge trigger of anxiety. 'I will always have beta-blockers in the cupboard, but I rarely take them. It depends on what's happening in my life. 'For me now, it's more the outside noise of my job and people outside of my family that stress me out. 'In this industry, certain people are very much out for themselves. The way they portray themselves isn't true - it's not actually who they are.'
Daily Mail
16-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Rachel Riley puts on a leggy display in a floral mini dress as she enjoys family getaway with husband Pasha Kovalev and their kids in Scotland
out on a leggy display as she enjoyed a fun-filled family getaway with husband Pasha Kovalev and their kids to Scotland. The Countdown star, 39, and Strictly pro, 45, were in great spirits alongside daughters Maven, five, and Noa, three, as they celebrated the release of the new Smurfs movie with a stay at the swanky Fairmont Hotel in St Andrews. Rachel stunned in a floral mini dress that boasted floral detailing which she teamed with sandals to play a spot of golf with characters from the movie before baking with her daughters and enjoying a trip on a golf buggy. The family headed north on a specially decorated Smurfs themed train with the TV persoanlity Rylan, 36, who plays Vanity Smurf in the film, leading the celebrations. Other famous faces who were also guests on the trip included ex EastEnders star James Bye and JLS Aston Merrygold and their families. Rachel captioned the post: 'The sign of a good trip - when your little one bursts into tears when it's time to go home!'. It comes after Rachel's new show Shark! Celebrity Infested Waters failed to impress viewers who branded it 'boring' and 'unwatchable' following it's first episode on Monday. The new series, which coincides with 50th anniversary of Jaws, sees a bunch of famous faces, who are terrified of the sea, face their fears head on by taking a plunge surrounded by the scary predators. The line-up also included Lucy Punch, 47, Dougie Poynter, 37, Ade Adepitan, 52, Sir Lenny Henry, 66, and Ross Noble, 48. However it was Call The Midwife 's Helen George, 40, who rubbed viewers up the wrong way with her tearful and fearful reactions branded 'attention seeking' and 'annoying'. Taking to X fans fumed: 'TV execs are now so bereft of ideas that they're literally feeing celebrities to sharks for our entertainment': 'This is pretty unwatchable because there's one celebrity on there who wants the entire programme to be about "me me me"'. 'WTF is she crying for FFS. You're on a f*****g show called Celebrity Infested Waters what did she think it was, swimming with Dolphins. Seriously waits the point of this tho, boring concept for a show': 'Helen just stick to acting': 'What is the point of this sown actually?'. The BBC actress, who plays nurse Trixie in Call The Midwife, previously revealed she has a lifelong phobia of the ocean. She told how she had only 'been up to her knees' in the water in the last 20 years after an incident when she was younger. Rachel captioned the post: 'The sign of a good trip - when your little one bursts into tears when it's time to go home!' Helen previously explained: 'When I was very young I was at a swimming party. I remember going underwater, looking up and foam mats had been chucked where I was coming up. I couldn't get out.' It comes after another clip showed the star shrieking as a stingray took aim at her nether regions in an unfortunate attack. While she was submerged in the ocean off the Bahamas, a stingray took a keen interest in Helen. The Sun reported the actress said during the encounter: 'Jesus Christ, it's coming right at my vagina! It's there. 'It gave me a tickle. I've never been tickled by a stingray before... it was actually quite pleasant.' She added: 'Didn't Steve Irwin die of a stingray?'. Helen was referring to the conservationist and TV star who died in 2006 and was affectionately known as The Crocodile Hunter. Teasing what's to come, a ITV spokesperson said: 'The show will dare a group of ocean-phobic celebrities to confront their greatest fear – sharks. 'Throughout their adrenaline-fueled, challenge-heavy journey in the Bahamas – the shark capital of the world – these A-listers will push past their limits to come nose to nose with nature's 'villains.' 'Their firsthand experiences will provide immeasurable excitement and new perspective. 'They'll come to appreciate sharks' valuable place on the food chain and in our ecosystem, recognising that a world devoid of these notoriously terrifying creatures is downright frightening. 'Those taking part will be getting up close and personal with a number of different breeds of sharks throughout filming.' Head of Factual Entertainment at Plimsoll Productions, Karen Plumb, said: 'The team at Plimsoll is uniquely positioned to pioneer this format that blends conservation with wildly entertaining pop culture. 'We're constantly looking for innovative approaches to wildlife storytelling and are certain that our fish-out-of-water spin – delivering 50 years after Jaws – will transform the world's perception of these critical predators before it's too late.' Head of Entertainment Commissioning ITV, Katie Rawcliffe, said: 'We're super excited to be combining the work of Plimsoll - a Blue Chip natural history production company - with the expertise of ITV Entertainment. 'SHARK! Celebrity Infested Waters promises to be a once in a lifetime challenge for some of the bravest celebrities out there.'
