Heather Mills will be barred from grilling Sir Paul McCartney in court over his alleged violent behaviour towards her during their four-year marriage.

She arrived looking upbeat in a black velvet pinstriped suit and bright red shirt, despite the ban, which could have an adverse affect on her case.

Ms Mills, who is representing herself, is expected to begin cross-examining her estranged husband today in a legal battle to decide the size of her divorce payout.

But Mr Justice Bennett, the High Court ...