Meet the neighbours! Residents in uproar after squatters move into £3m property on celebrity estate

Residents advised to be 'vigilant' as security is stepped up
Police say they are powerless to get occupants removed

A private estate that is home to a host of celebrities - including former Chelsea star Claude Makelele and Big Brother contestant Shilpa Shetty - is being taken over by a gang of squatters.
And well-heeled residents of the gated St George's Hill community in Weybridge, Surrey, are being asked to be 'vigilant' following the arrival of their new neighbours.
Six squatters moved into the abandoned £3million, six-bedroom Woodlawn Cottage on the exclusive estate last month, and claim they are not acting illegally.

Ideal home: Woodlawn Cottage (circled) is one of many luxury homes on the private estate

But homeowners - who also include actress Hannah Gordon and Dragon's Den panelist Theo Paphitis - say they want the interlopers turfed out.
'It does seem pretty extraordinary that the police can't do anything to get these people off the estate,' one resident told The Daily Telegraph.
'They have no right to be here, yet the law appears to be on their side - it's completely wrong.'
Properties on the estate can sell for £10million. Former residents include Sir Elton John, Ringo Starr, Cliff Richard and Kate Winslet.
The estate's management company has now contacted receivers handling the squatters' home asking that they 'take immediate action to evict them'.

Not happy: Former Chelsea football player Claude Makelele (left) and Bollywood actress Shilpa Shetty are just two of the estate's famous residents

A security guard is now employed to keep the property under surveillance and police have set up extra patrols of the area.
But the squatters are unrepentant, claiming they plan to stay 'as long as possible'.
The property, located just yards from the estate's members-only tennis club, was abandoned at least six years ago and has since become derelict.
'It is legal for me to be here,' one of the squatters, Stefan Cybulski, 30, said.
'I found the place on Google maps so I came up to have a look and the place was open.
'The locks had been broken off, no one was living here, it was completely open - so why not?'
Mr Cybulski added that the group had caused no damage, cooperated with the authorities, and that the police had been 'very cool'.
A Surrey police spokesman confirmed that officers had visited the property, adding: 'Officers spoke with the people inside the property before notifying St George's Hill security staff and the owners of the property, who are pursuing this as a civil matter.
'The Weybridge Safer Neighbourhood Team carry out regular high visibility patrols in the area. Anyone with any issues or concerns should call Surrey police or call Crimestoppers.'

Meet the neighbours! Residents in uproar after squatters move into £3m property on celebrity estate

Residents advised to be 'vigilant' as security is stepped up
Police say they are powerless to get occupants removed

A private estate that is home to a host of celebrities - including former Chelsea star Claude Makelele and Big Brother contestant Shilpa Shetty - is being taken over by a gang of squatters.
And well-heeled residents of the gated St George's Hill community in Weybridge, Surrey, are being asked to be 'vigilant' following the arrival of their new neighbours.
Six squatters moved into the abandoned £3million, six-bedroom Woodlawn Cottage on the exclusive estate last month, and claim they are not acting illegally.

Ideal home: Woodlawn Cottage (circled) is one of many luxury homes on the private estate

But homeowners - who also include actress Hannah Gordon and Dragon's Den panelist Theo Paphitis - say they want the interlopers turfed out.
'It does seem pretty extraordinary that the police can't do anything to get these people off the estate,' one resident told The Daily Telegraph.
'They have no right to be here, yet the law appears to be on their side - it's completely wrong.'
Properties on the estate can sell for £10million. Former residents include Sir Elton John, Ringo Starr, Cliff Richard and Kate Winslet.
The estate's management company has now contacted receivers handling the squatters' home asking that they 'take immediate action to evict them'.

Not happy: Former Chelsea football player Claude Makelele (left) and Bollywood actress Shilpa Shetty are just two of the estate's famous residents

A security guard is now employed to keep the property under surveillance and police have set up extra patrols of the area.
But the squatters are unrepentant, claiming they plan to stay 'as long as possible'.
The property, located just yards from the estate's members-only tennis club, was abandoned at least six years ago and has since become derelict.
'It is legal for me to be here,' one of the squatters, Stefan Cybulski, 30, said.
'I found the place on Google maps so I came up to have a look and the place was open.
'The locks had been broken off, no one was living here, it was completely open - so why not?'
Mr Cybulski added that the group had caused no damage, cooperated with the authorities, and that the police had been 'very cool'.
A Surrey police spokesman confirmed that officers had visited the property, adding: 'Officers spoke with the people inside the property before notifying St George's Hill security staff and the owners of the property, who are pursuing this as a civil matter.
'The Weybridge Safer Neighbourhood Team carry out regular high visibility patrols in the area. Anyone with any issues or concerns should call Surrey police or call Crimestoppers.'

Christina Hendricks causes a Lake Como-tion in black swimsuit as she enjoys dip in the pool

Her curves are adored by men the world over and she is one of the most voluptuous stars of the moment with that classic hourglass figure.
So it’s no surprise she caused a commotion when she went for a dip in a black swimsuit while on holiday in the Italian resort of Lake Como.

Causing a Como-tion: Mad Men star Christina Hendricks showed off her voluptuous figure in a black swimsuit in the Villa D'Este resort in Lake Como

The Mad Men actress showed off her considerable curves in the black swimming costume which she teamed with a straw hat.

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The actress enjoyed a refreshing dip in the pool with her friend Tamara Mello Lynn as they soaked up the sunshine at the plush Villa D’Este resort.
As Christina emerged from the water and dried off with a towel she covered up with a black wraparound dress.

Containing her curves: Christina struggled to cover her curves as she put on a black wrap dress following her dip in the pool

The paid enjoyed a lunch in the resort’s café and the actress was also seen walking through the picturesque grounds with a book.
It was reported this year that there had been a sharp rise in breast augmentation in the UK because British women were longing to look more like Christina.
The actress told the Mail’s You magazine: ‘I hope I’m not encouraging that. ‘If there’s anything to be learned from me it’s that I’m learning to celebrate what I was born with, even though it’s sometimes been inconvenient.’

Soasking up the sunshine: The Mad Men star was seen enjoying a dip in the pool with friend Tamara Mello Lynn

A friend in need: Christina and her friend dried off before heading for a bit to eat at a cafe on the resort

‘Having larger breasts has made it harder for me to shop throughout the years, but I’ve learnt to love it. It’s so bizarre that people are constantly asking if my breasts are real or fake,’ she added
‘They’re so obviously real that anyone who’s ever seen or touched a breast would know.’

It's a wrap: Christina covered herself in a long black maxi dress as she headed for lunch with her friend

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Christina is certainly in high demand wit her upcoming films including I Don’t Know How She Does It alongside Sarah Jessica Parker and Drive with Carey Mulligan.

On screen siren: Christina has seen great success through as Joan Harris on the hit TV show Mad Men

Christina Hendricks causes a Lake Como-tion in black swimsuit as she enjoys dip in the pool

Her curves are adored by men the world over and she is one of the most voluptuous stars of the moment with that classic hourglass figure.
So it’s no surprise she caused a commotion when she went for a dip in a black swimsuit while on holiday in the Italian resort of Lake Como.

Causing a Como-tion: Mad Men star Christina Hendricks showed off her voluptuous figure in a black swimsuit in the Villa D'Este resort in Lake Como

The Mad Men actress showed off her considerable curves in the black swimming costume which she teamed with a straw hat.

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Marilyn Monroe hourglass figure? British women are more likely to be a rectangle

The actress enjoyed a refreshing dip in the pool with her friend Tamara Mello Lynn as they soaked up the sunshine at the plush Villa D’Este resort.
As Christina emerged from the water and dried off with a towel she covered up with a black wraparound dress.

Containing her curves: Christina struggled to cover her curves as she put on a black wrap dress following her dip in the pool

The paid enjoyed a lunch in the resort’s café and the actress was also seen walking through the picturesque grounds with a book.
It was reported this year that there had been a sharp rise in breast augmentation in the UK because British women were longing to look more like Christina.
The actress told the Mail’s You magazine: ‘I hope I’m not encouraging that. ‘If there’s anything to be learned from me it’s that I’m learning to celebrate what I was born with, even though it’s sometimes been inconvenient.’

Soasking up the sunshine: The Mad Men star was seen enjoying a dip in the pool with friend Tamara Mello Lynn

A friend in need: Christina and her friend dried off before heading for a bit to eat at a cafe on the resort

‘Having larger breasts has made it harder for me to shop throughout the years, but I’ve learnt to love it. It’s so bizarre that people are constantly asking if my breasts are real or fake,’ she added
‘They’re so obviously real that anyone who’s ever seen or touched a breast would know.’

It's a wrap: Christina covered herself in a long black maxi dress as she headed for lunch with her friend

[caption

Christina is certainly in high demand wit her upcoming films including I Don’t Know How She Does It alongside Sarah Jessica Parker and Drive with Carey Mulligan.

On screen siren: Christina has seen great success through as Joan Harris on the hit TV show Mad Men

Out of her Box! A bedraggled Trinny Woodall is helped out of London's notorious nightclub

It's the notorious London nightspot that has become the must-visit place for celebrities.

And Trinny Woodall became the latest famous face to enjoy the delights of The Box nightclub last night.

The fashion guru, 47, was snapped leaving the venue after a night out with some friends, and looked as though she'd had a great time.

Time to call it a night: Trinny Woodall looked bleary-eyed and partied out as she left London's notorious The Box nightclub last night

So much so, that she clutched on to her silver-haired - and silver-dressed - shoe designer friend Patrick Cox as she left.

 

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He gallantly took her hand and led her through the throng of waiting cameras and safely into her waiting car.

Trinny is another in a long line of celebrities who have visited the new club, popular for its 'anything goes' attitude.

Is this the way out? Trinny looked a little bewildered as she left the club, followed closely by David Furnish

This way, dear: Patrick Cox takes Trinny's arm and leads her to her car

And it has already got itself a reputation as 'Britain's seediest VIP club' which is notorious for its semi-naked dancers, sexually explicit cabaret acts and claims of drug taking.

Not that Trinny seemed to mind, as she looked as though she had thoroughly enjoyed herself.

The What Not To Wear star has been a regular on the party scene since her divorce from her musician husband in 2009. She has spoken publicly of her battle with drink and freely admits to being a recovering alcoholic.

Where's my car? Having shaken off her gallant friend, Trinny chats on her phone as she looks for her transport

This must be it: Trinny arrives at her car but double-checks it's hers

Recovered? Trinny was spotted looking back to her polished self in Notting Hill today

Although her fashion partner-in-crime Suzannah Constantine didn't join her on this occasion, Trinny's close friend Elizabeth Hurley was.

The actress and model was snapped arriving at The Box with close friend David Furnish.

And while Trinny was dressed in a silver-grey filigree dress with a fake fur shrug, Liz settled for a below-the-knee beaded silver dress and white faux fur shrug.

Why so serious? David Furnish and Elizabeth Hurley look determined as they arrive at the Box

Take me home: Liz, who also looked like she'd had a good night, climbed into the back of a black cab at the end of the evening

Out of her Box! A bedraggled Trinny Woodall is helped out of London's notorious nightclub

It's the notorious London nightspot that has become the must-visit place for celebrities.

And Trinny Woodall became the latest famous face to enjoy the delights of The Box nightclub last night.

The fashion guru, 47, was snapped leaving the venue after a night out with some friends, and looked as though she'd had a great time.

Time to call it a night: Trinny Woodall looked bleary-eyed and partied out as she left London's notorious The Box nightclub last night

So much so, that she clutched on to her silver-haired - and silver-dressed - shoe designer friend Patrick Cox as she left.

 

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He gallantly took her hand and led her through the throng of waiting cameras and safely into her waiting car.

Trinny is another in a long line of celebrities who have visited the new club, popular for its 'anything goes' attitude.

Is this the way out? Trinny looked a little bewildered as she left the club, followed closely by David Furnish

This way, dear: Patrick Cox takes Trinny's arm and leads her to her car

And it has already got itself a reputation as 'Britain's seediest VIP club' which is notorious for its semi-naked dancers, sexually explicit cabaret acts and claims of drug taking.

Not that Trinny seemed to mind, as she looked as though she had thoroughly enjoyed herself.

The What Not To Wear star has been a regular on the party scene since her divorce from her musician husband in 2009. She has spoken publicly of her battle with drink and freely admits to being a recovering alcoholic.

Where's my car? Having shaken off her gallant friend, Trinny chats on her phone as she looks for her transport

This must be it: Trinny arrives at her car but double-checks it's hers

Recovered? Trinny was spotted looking back to her polished self in Notting Hill today

Although her fashion partner-in-crime Suzannah Constantine didn't join her on this occasion, Trinny's close friend Elizabeth Hurley was.

The actress and model was snapped arriving at The Box with close friend David Furnish.

And while Trinny was dressed in a silver-grey filigree dress with a fake fur shrug, Liz settled for a below-the-knee beaded silver dress and white faux fur shrug.

Why so serious? David Furnish and Elizabeth Hurley look determined as they arrive at the Box

Take me home: Liz, who also looked like she'd had a good night, climbed into the back of a black cab at the end of the evening

Two minders take care of Imogen Thomas after death threats... but they can't help her get into The Box

She was left shaken by death threats over Twitter after her alleged affair with footballer Ryan Giggs hit headlines but last night Imogen Thomas had a lot of support to hand.
The model was seen stepping out for dinner with two burly bodyguards in tow meaning she could dine carefree without any worries for her safety.
But while her bulky entourage prevented unwanted attention they couldn’t help her gain entry into The Box nightclub in Soho and Imogen was turned away at the door.  

Leggy lady: Imogen dined at Nobu before heading to The Box nightclub where she was refused entry. The former Miss Wales beauty queen then waited with her security for a car to pick her up

Feeling safe with security: Imogen, who has received death threats on Twitter Thomas had two bodyguards with her as she went for dinner last night

After enjoying a dinner at Nobu Berkley the former Big Brother contestant headed for the burlesque nightclub which has proved popular with celebrities, sports stars and even the young royals.
But Imogen was left red-faced when she was refused entry into the nightclub and had to wait for a car with her security staff in a nearby kebab shop.

Wined and dined: Imogen had enjoyed a visit to Semplice restaurant in Mayfair with her publicist Max Clifford before her trip to Nobu

The former Miss Wales beauty queen was dressed in a simple satin black dress which she teamed with bright red patent shoes for the evening.

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Earlier in the afternoon Imogen had joined her publicist Max Clifford for an al fresco meal at Semplice restaurant .

Fancy a quick bite? Imogen headed to a local kebab shop to wait fora  car after she was refused entry into The Box nightclub

Centre of attention: Imogen looked awkward as patrons of the kebab shop cheered and took pictures of her as she waited for her car to arrive

Before meeting the PR guru Imogen had indulged in a spot of retail therapy and was seen leaving an Essex boutique with five bags of clothing.
A source close to Miss Thomas told the Sun newspaper today she is 'so frightened of attack that she plans to fly away on holiday as soon as possible, and will quit her London home when she returns'.
They added: 'She's in fear of her life because these people have said they know where she lives, the make and model of her car, and have named members of her family.'

Can't help with the guest list: The 28-year-old's security men weren't much help when Imogen was turned away from the Box nightclub following a dinner at Nobu

Safety first: The two guards escorted Imogen away from the crowds and she waited in a sandwich shop for a car to pick her up

Today she was snapped arriving at a police station in London, as officers are believed to be in the process of trying to track down users of the social networking site who posted the threats.
Meanwhile, Giggs, 37, was seen leaving his London hotel ahead of tomorrow's Champions League final against Barcelona.

Eating al fresco: The PR guru and his client were seen dining outside the restaurant and posing for photographs

According to the Mirror, his wife Stacey has told the left winger to 'go out there and play the game of your life'.
The player has admitted he was a 'fool' and wishes it had never happened and he is relieved that his wife is standing by him.

Retail therapy: Yesterday ahead of her meeting with Max, Imogen was seen leaving a clothing boutique with five bags of clothes