Cheryl and Ashley Cole granted divorce

Cheryl and Ashley Cole have been granted a 'quickie' divorce at London's High Court.

The couple split in February after four years of marriage.

BBC News reports that the decree nisi was granted by District Judge Christopher Simmonds, on the grounds of Ashley's admitted unreasonable behaviour.

The X Factor judge filed for divorce in May.

If neither party objects, the preliminary divorce order could be finalised within weeks.

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