McCartney denies engagement rumours

Paul McCartney has denied reports he is engaged to girlfriend Nancy Shevell.

The former Beatle has been dating the New York socialite since last year 2007 and has introduced Shevell to his friends and family.

British tabloid the Sunday Express reported that the pair has recently got engaged but are keeping it secret so McCartney's ex-wife Heather Mills won't use it as an excuse to get in the spotlight.

A spokesman for McCartney said: "There is not truth in it whatsoever. They have not become engaged in any shape or form. It is utter nonsense."