Diane Shipley

United Kingdom

Journalist at Freelance

Writer at Lower Your Expectations

Journalist and essayist (@longreads @guardian @washingtonpost etc). Loves a good dachshund photo. She/her.

Articles

Our 10 favourite coffee makers and machines, part 3

1 month ago | shinyshiny.tv | Diane Shipley

Our 10 favourite coffee makers and machines, part 1Our 10 favourite coffee makers and machines, part 2Bodum Bistro electric coffee grinderUnless your machine makes coffee from the bean, you’ll usually need to buy a grinder. And if you don’t want to give yourself RSI, an electric model is probably your best choice. This is a burr coffee gringer, which coffee experts prefer over a blade grinder as they actually grind the beans rather than just cutting them into small pieces.
You are allowed to dance when you're grieving

Oct 13, 2024 | loweryourexpectations.substack.com | Diane Shipley

I think there was a part of me that thought I had to die, too. Or maybe that I already had. In those first days and weeks after my mum died, I’d startle awake every morning, struggling for breath, as if I’d been buried. I then spent every day in tears as I chipped away at a mountain of admin tasks, putting on a brave voice for the coroner and funeral director and BT’s bereavement support team.
Now I understand why Cheryl Strayed did heroin

Sep 15, 2024 | loweryourexpectations.substack.com | Diane Shipley

If you’re feeling grief-y or you know me in real life, you might find this harder to read but please know I’m not planning to harm myself and I don’t want advice (thanks). If you’re worried about your own mental health, Samaritans are always there on 116 123 or try your local suicide helpline, details here. If you’re concerned someone else might be suicidal, there’s guidance here.
King Charles halts summer holiday to issue heartfelt personal message

Aug 11, 2024 | hellomagazine.com | Diane Shipley

The statement, released by Buckingham Palace, read: "My wife joins me in sending our warmest congratulations to the competitors and their support teams from Team GB and across the whole Commonwealth, for their many outstanding successes at the Olympic Games in Paris.
Zara and Mike Tindall enjoy outing with daughters and rarely-seen son Lucas

Aug 11, 2024 | hellomagazine.com | Diane Shipley

Mike was joined by daughters Mia, ten, and Lena, six, as well as young son Lucas, three, who is growing up so fast! An onlooker told HELLO! that Zara was joined by her husband and children during a break in the trials, saying: "Mike and the kids turned up for lunch, they strolled down the middle of the stalls and looked at things for sale.
Charles Spencer delights with beautiful new view of Princess Diana's family home

Aug 11, 2024 | hellomagazine.com | Diane Shipley

Taken in the beautiful summer sunshine, the brief yet sweeping snippet showcased the property and its grounds to perfection, with not a cloud in the bright blue sky, as you can see in the clip below… WATCH: Charles Spencer shares stunning new view of Princess Diana's family homeThe father-of-seven posted a video to his Instagram Stories without any caption, allowing the beauty of the moment – and of his surroundings – to speak for itself.
King Charles and Queen Camilla attend church at Balmoral following optimistic update

Aug 11, 2024 | hellomagazine.com | Diane Shipley

The King appeared in good spirits in photos obtained by MailOnline, and could be seen smiling as he drove the couple's car, with Camilla waving to gathered crowds as the couple made the short journey to Crathie Kirk church near Balmoral, where the royals traditionally enjoy the Sunday service. The couple both looked smart in dark suits, with the Queen modelling a stylish hat.
BBC Breakfast's Carol Kirkwood makes rare comment about first marriage following TV absence

Aug 11, 2024 | hellomagazine.com | Diane Shipley

Carol Kirkwood recently returned to our screens, to her fans' delight, and she also just provided an unexpected insight into her two marriages. The presenter and meteorologist rarely reflects on her relationship with businessman Jimmy Kirkwood, who she divorced in 2008. But in an interview with The Times, the star compared her two marriages. WATCH: Carol Kirkwood's on-air engagement revealCarol candidly but sweetly said: "Love is lovelier the second time around.
Strictly star Janette Manrara melts hearts with adorable photo with daughter Lyra following exciting move

Jul 21, 2024 | hellomagazine.com | Diane Shipley

The former Strictly Come Dancing star uploaded the image to her Instagram stories, showing her cuddling her daughter as they travelled by train. Lyra wore a cat print top and yellow headband and reached for her mum's head in the sweet picture. Janette captioned it: "Heading home together.
Carrie Johnson delights with rare photo of tousle-haired children Wilf and Romy

Jul 21, 2024 | hellomagazine.com | Diane Shipley

The mum of three took to her Instagram Stories, where she posted a series of photos of her children as they all enjoyed a day out at the Wisdom Wellness Festival. WATCH: Carrie Johnson shows of gargantuan garden as she feeds the ducksIn another, Romy and older brother Wilf, four, who wore a vibrant dinosaur-themed shirt and who has wild blond hair just like his dad, held hands with an older girl as the three of them walked through a garden.