Lifestyle news - Shropshire and UK | Shropshire Star

Local news you can trust

Shropshire Star

Close

Lifestyle Archive

September 25, 2025

Supporting image for story: We tried the bathroom website that lets you pick any Farrow & Ball colour for your vanity unit

We tried the bathroom website that lets you pick any Farrow & Ball colour for your vanity unit

Supporting image for story: From anxious pups to shiny coats – why pet owners are turning to supplements

From anxious pups to shiny coats – why pet owners are turning to supplements

Supporting image for story: H&M shuts more stores globally as cost-cutting boosts profits

H&M shuts more stores globally as cost-cutting boosts profits

September 23, 2025

Supporting image for story: The huge price rise of 13 food shopping staples compared to the 60s and 70s, with one popular grocery item soaring in price

The huge price rise of 13 food shopping staples compared to the 60s and 70s, with one popular grocery item soaring in price

Supporting image for story: 'I've grown a 6.5m cucumber in my Midlands home garden and it's broken 4 world records for home-grown veg'

'I've grown a 6.5m cucumber in my Midlands home garden and it's broken 4 world records for home-grown veg'

September 22, 2025

Supporting image for story: Lease the iPhone 17 from just £19.66 a month with no upfront cost

Lease the iPhone 17 from just £19.66 a month with no upfront cost

September 20, 2025

Supporting image for story: Save 15% on these probiotic pet supplements with autumn discount code

Save 15% on these probiotic pet supplements with autumn discount code

September 18, 2025

Supporting image for story: Sky high drone footage shows Telford Lidl take shape as roadworks are due to end

Sky high drone footage shows Telford Lidl take shape as roadworks are due to end

September 17, 2025

Supporting image for story: The secret behind the smiles everyone’s noticing on dating apps

The secret behind the smiles everyone’s noticing on dating apps

Supporting image for story: Scientists discover the least annoying hold music - and the one that gives callers headaches

Scientists discover the least annoying hold music - and the one that gives callers headaches

September 16, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'Totally overwhelmed': The Great British Sewing Bee West Midlands winner

'Totally overwhelmed': The Great British Sewing Bee West Midlands winner

September 8, 2025

Supporting image for story: Ten great pictures from the start of Herefordshire Art Week

Ten great pictures from the start of Herefordshire Art Week

Supporting image for story: Major UK supermarket cuts prices on 650 everyday groceries - here’s by how much and how long the deal is due to last

Major UK supermarket cuts prices on 650 everyday groceries - here’s by how much and how long the deal is due to last

Supporting image for story: Knighton’s 4th wellbeing festival showcasing holistic and complementary therapies, will be bigger and better than before

Knighton’s 4th wellbeing festival showcasing holistic and complementary therapies, will be bigger and better than before

September 7, 2025

Supporting image for story: Kitchen builder wins a dream car in a spot the ball competition for a SECOND time

Kitchen builder wins a dream car in a spot the ball competition for a SECOND time

September 6, 2025

Supporting image for story: Watch moment incredible West Midlands fire crews rescue young deer from lagoon

Watch moment incredible West Midlands fire crews rescue young deer from lagoon

Supporting image for story: 'Every person and every dog is welcome': Meet the Shropshire personal trainer who has been running with her rescue dog for more than 10 years and canicross sessions for others

'Every person and every dog is welcome': Meet the Shropshire personal trainer who has been running with her rescue dog for more than 10 years and canicross sessions for others

September 4, 2025

Supporting image for story: Fashion designer of the rich and famous Giorgio Armani dies aged 91

Fashion designer of the rich and famous Giorgio Armani dies aged 91

September 3, 2025

Supporting image for story: Topshop returning to UK high streets in John Lewis stores, including the West Midlands

Topshop returning to UK high streets in John Lewis stores, including the West Midlands

Supporting image for story: Aldi launches search for Shropshire's best community allotment

Aldi launches search for Shropshire's best community allotment

September 2, 2025

Supporting image for story: Almost two thirds of West Midlands adults without an up-to-date Will, charity warns

Almost two thirds of West Midlands adults without an up-to-date Will, charity warns

August 30, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'I set up a new luxury grazing and event styling business based in Shropshire using the creativity and precision skills I learned as a nail technician'

'I set up a new luxury grazing and event styling business based in Shropshire using the creativity and precision skills I learned as a nail technician'

August 29, 2025

Supporting image for story: Lease laptops from just £5 a month with Raylo Business summer sale

Lease laptops from just £5 a month with Raylo Business summer sale

August 28, 2025

Supporting image for story: This 50p-a-day natural supplement helps beat brain fog and boost energy

This 50p-a-day natural supplement helps beat brain fog and boost energy

Supporting image for story: I lived the high life at the five star hotel at The Shard in London - here’s my verdict on the iconic sky scraper destination

I lived the high life at the five star hotel at The Shard in London - here’s my verdict on the iconic sky scraper destination

August 27, 2025

Supporting image for story: Get ready to transform your hair with the 4-in-1 Air Styler customers are calling a game-changer

Get ready to transform your hair with the 4-in-1 Air Styler customers are calling a game-changer

August 24, 2025

Supporting image for story: Yankee Candle launches new Enchanted Orchard and Glistening Leaves scents perfect for Autumn

Yankee Candle launches new Enchanted Orchard and Glistening Leaves scents perfect for Autumn

Supporting image for story: SmilePro: This budget friendly teeth whitening kit is selling out here’s why people are loving it

SmilePro: This budget friendly teeth whitening kit is selling out here’s why people are loving it

August 23, 2025

47 Skin is the skincare brand revolutionising breakouts with whole-cycle skincare

Supporting image for story: 'I help women with their make-up and skincare and offer free appointments to chemotherapy patients at my Shrewsbury clean beauty boutique'

'I help women with their make-up and skincare and offer free appointments to chemotherapy patients at my Shrewsbury clean beauty boutique'

August 16, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'I left my corporate job to help women reach their fitness goals as a personal trainer in Shropshire with clients aged from 18 to 78'

'I left my corporate job to help women reach their fitness goals as a personal trainer in Shropshire with clients aged from 18 to 78'

August 14, 2025

Supporting image for story: Emotional moment West Midlands christening guests realise they’re at surprise wedding

Emotional moment West Midlands christening guests realise they’re at surprise wedding

August 13, 2025

Supporting image for story: Attractive four-bedroom detached home in Leegomery, Telford for £357,950

Attractive four-bedroom detached home in Leegomery, Telford for £357,950

August 9, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'We run a zero waste grocery shop in Shropshire helping customers cut down on single-use plastics - we just love being part of the supportive local community"

'We run a zero waste grocery shop in Shropshire helping customers cut down on single-use plastics - we just love being part of the supportive local community"

August 6, 2025

Supporting image for story: Guided bike rides and dam tours launched in the Elan Valley

Guided bike rides and dam tours launched in the Elan Valley

August 2, 2025

Supporting image for story: "I opened my dream florist's shop in Wem and it's been everything I wished for"

"I opened my dream florist's shop in Wem and it's been everything I wished for"

August 1, 2025

Supporting image for story: Four-bed modern family home for sale in Telford for £357,950

Four-bed modern family home for sale in Telford for £357,950

July 29, 2025

Supporting image for story: Cool for the summer: Top tips for fire safety

Cool for the summer: Top tips for fire safety

Supporting image for story: I’m a consumer expert - this is the biggest mistake people make when complaining about a lost parcel

I’m a consumer expert - this is the biggest mistake people make when complaining about a lost parcel

July 27, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'I grow carnivorous plants in my Telford nursery - it's a rewarding hobby for life and you could do it too!'

'I grow carnivorous plants in my Telford nursery - it's a rewarding hobby for life and you could do it too!'

July 25, 2025

Supporting image for story: Audible’s three-month free trial ends in a few days – here’s how to get it

Audible’s three-month free trial ends in a few days – here’s how to get it

July 23, 2025

Supporting image for story: Christine Lampard wears affordable dress from Michelle Keegan's Very collection

Christine Lampard wears affordable dress from Michelle Keegan's Very collection

Amanda Holden stuns in polka dot dress from under-the-radar British brand

July 22, 2025

Supporting image for story: Your guide to weddings in Market Drayton

Your guide to weddings in Market Drayton

July 19, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'I started a high end vintage fashion business in Telford curating items from Chanel and Dior which are bought by fashion editors and global collectors - as well as people in Shropshire'

'I started a high end vintage fashion business in Telford curating items from Chanel and Dior which are bought by fashion editors and global collectors - as well as people in Shropshire'

July 18, 2025

Supporting image for story: Award-winning Shropshire horticulturist set to open beautiful country garden for charity - here's where and when

Award-winning Shropshire horticulturist set to open beautiful country garden for charity - here's where and when

July 16, 2025

Supporting image for story: People in Shropshire can’t stop checking their phones – even during their favourite shows

People in Shropshire can’t stop checking their phones – even during their favourite shows

Supporting image for story: The designer-style straw handbag is the must-have accessory for summer - now £21.24 for a limited time only

The designer-style straw handbag is the must-have accessory for summer - now £21.24 for a limited time only

Supporting image for story: One year on: Stone Age Fashion marks its first anniversary in Shrewsbury

One year on: Stone Age Fashion marks its first anniversary in Shrewsbury

Supporting image for story: I visited a picturesque village near Newport where change is welcomed but a sense of community remains

I visited a picturesque village near Newport where change is welcomed but a sense of community remains

PreviousPage NextPage