CLAUDIA SCHIFFER - SCHIFFER HIRES NEPALESE FIGHTERS

Supermodel CLAUDIA SCHIFFER and husband MATTHEW VAUGHN have hired five former British Army Gurkhas to help protect their $9 million (GBP5 million) English mansion.

The German-born beauty and LAYER CAKE director Vaughn, who have been targeted by two stalkers this year (04), are strong supporters of the brave Nepalese fighters and are urging pals MADONNA and GUY RITCHIE to employ them as well.

Vaughn explains, "The Gurkhas are among the most hard-working, loyal and skilled people I have ever come across. We are delighted to give them jobs."