Paul McCartney declares love for Nancy

Sir Paul McCartney has told friends that he is "in love" with new girlfriend Nancy Shevell.

The music legend became closer to US socialite Nancy after he helped her to cope with the death of her brother Jon Lawrence.

"Paul is telling everyone she is definitely his girlfriend," a friend told the Sunday Mirror.

Macca, who is now officially divorced from Heather Mills, has said that he plans to invite Nancy to his gig in Liverpool next Sunday, one of the highlights of the city's European Capital of Culture celebrations.

The source added: "He loves that Nancy has class, her own money and independence - much like Linda. He also has a deep understanding of women like Nancy who have had tragedy in their lives. But after Heather, he has no plans to ever get married again."