Home and Garden News & Updates
- 6th August 2026
Shropshire Petal Fields returns to Newport this summer on selected dates from August 7th to 16th. It is a joint venture from Shropshire Petals and Shropshire Festivals, turning one of the petal fields into a visitor attraction whilst the blooms are at their best.
More than £2,000 was raised at a garden open weekend to support cancer patients from Shropshire and Mid Wales together with Macmillan professional staff at Shrewsbury and Telford hospitals.
Award-winning Shropshire horticulturist Tom Pountney is opening his beautiful country garden to visitors for a complete weekend later this month to raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support.
Choosing the perfect addition for your outdoor space has never been easier, thanks to the launch of the brand-new website from All Weather Leisure.
- 26th June 2026
Tickets have gone live for Shropshire Petal Fields, which returns to Newport this summer from August 6th to 16th.
- 20th June 2026
The organisers behind Shropshire Petal Fields have announced two brand new music events which will be staged within their picturesque flower field event space ahead of the festival opening.
The private rented sector is changing significantly with the introduction of the Renters’ Rights Act2026. For landlords in Shropshire, Telford and the surrounding areas, these reforms bring new legal obligations and practical considerations.
- 1st May 2026
The Oteley Estate in Ellesmere will be opening its 10 acres of private gardens as part of the National Garden Scheme.
- 14th April 2026
For years, the ultimate garden upgrade was a very simple decision. For a perfect centrepiece of social gatherings, a place to unwind after work, or relax and recover after exercise, “let’s get a hot tub” was and still is a popular answer.
- 11th March 2026
When it comes to selecting the perfect door for your home, the debate often narrows down to two popular options: traditional uPVC doors and composite doors.