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The Muddy Awards 2018!!They're back! Vote for the most unique, quirky and utterly brilliant businesses in Warwickshire in our prestigious Awards from April 23.
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Shakespeare's 454th Birthday Celebrations!Join the carnival at Stratford-upon-Avon, Fri Apr 20 - Sun Apr 22.
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Gastro Heaven!Love cooking or looking to improve? There's plenty of ideas to expand your culinary skills in the Muddy editors guide to 29 of the best regional cookery courses around.
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#RecordStoreDay2018, Sat Apr 21Check out more than 500 limited edition new releases at your local independent record store, including a new vinyl EP version of Don't Kill My Vibe by Sigrid, winner of the BBC Music Sound of 2018.
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Speedy Supper? One fab fish curry coming up...Created by the trendy culinary whizzes at Tart London, this fantastic fish curry's fragrant, fast and healthier than you'd think. Pasta'n'pesto, be gone!
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Review: Macbeth, RST, StratfordChristopher Eccleston (aka Dr Who) and Niamh Cusack star in the RSC's modern new version of Shakespeare's psychological thriller.
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Insider's Guide to Royal Leamington SpaThe top things to do in this Warwickshire spa town - named THE happiest place to live in the UK last year. Here's why...
What's On
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Sheep on Sheep Street
Day tripping across the borders?This Stow-on-the-Wold hotel, restaurant and bar looks like a period drama on the outside – and inside the scene is set for stylish, urbanite fun.
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Hot off the press!
Want the superhot goss on collaborative dinners, supper clubs, celebrity news and pop-ups? Here you go then! Heard the bubbling news? You have now!
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Sunday lunch sorted
Bring on the Yorkshire puds! The best eateries for a weekend nosh up across 18 Muddy counties.
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High Tea at Hall’s Croft
Why not bring Shakespeare to life for the kids with a trip to his daughter Susanna's house in Stratford-upon-Avon - and treat yourself to afternoon tea? It would be rude not to.
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Shall I be mum?
Another macaroon? Don't mind if I do! The 33 best afternoon teas to show your love on Mother's Day as chosen by our in-the-know editors.
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Have pooch, will travel
It’s National Pet Month! 38 perfect dog-friendly stays in the UK, from hotels and pubs to inns and cottages in the UK across 18 counties.
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Brand new! Muddy Insider Guides
On your travels? Pack our in-the-know local guides to the cool, quirky and unmissable towns and cities across the Muddy counties
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The Porch House, Stow
We came, we ate, and we loved the gorgeous exterior, romantic nooks and roomy spaces of The Porch House, Stow.
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Most Read
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Art/Museums
The best of Barbara
Following Hockney and Matisse exhibitions at Henley’s rocking River & Rowing Museum comes this tribute to British sculptor Barbara Hepworth.
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Art/Museums
Spring/Summer Cultural highlights in Warks
What’s on Muddy’s arts & culture radar this spring/summer?
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Arts & Culture
Twelfth Night, RST
An inventive fun-filled winter treat at the RST, Stratford with Ade Edmondson, Kara Tointon and a luminous performance by Dinita Gohil.
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Shopping
Cashmere wrist warmers
Bye, bye awkward winter gloves! Introducing this gorgeous range of cashmere wrist warmers – the fun way to finish off any look.
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Health
What Happens Now?
Good news for those who are finding abstinence a bore – 2018 is all about mindful drinking. Pour yourself a glass and read on.
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5 new season trends you can actually wear
If your wintry-weary wardrobe needs an urgent update, there’s help on hand.
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That Lovely Stuff Tote
Yes please, I'd like to escape, preferably somewhere hot and fabulous, with this tote from That Lovely Stuff on my shoulder.
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The Glossier Dossier
This supercool beauty brand is adored by millennials. But there's also a lot to love here when you have more (*cough*) mature skin.
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Indigo’s Launch Night
Aveda fans, be sure to bookmark Wed April 11 for an evening of fizz, nibbles and a grand tour of this Muddy award-winning salon's swish new place in Leamington!
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Essential download: Janelle Monáe
It’ll make you want to go clubbing immediately. The coolest girl in R&B, Janelle Monáe, is back and we couldn’t be happier.
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Seeking new book inspo?
Do yourself a favour and make it one of Muddy pro-bookworm's Kerry's perfect picks for March. Clear space on your Kindle!
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The Muddy Summer Festival Guide: 2018
After the big chill, let's look forward to 22 of this summer's hottest music festivals in Warwickshire and further afield.
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Q&A with Joan Iyiola
The actress talks student days at Cambridge Uni, #MeToo and the influence of Black Panther on her RSC Duchess of Malfi.
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Memoir special!
Muddy’s pro-bookworm Kerry Potter is all about real-life stories this month. Well, the truth is often stranger than fiction, after all.
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Easter wine, sorted!
Bored of the same old vino choices? Try these delicious alternatives, including a Lambrusco and a sparkling red – seriously!
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Bright and Beautiful
Could it finally be time to step back into the garden? (Remember? That frozen, muddy thing outside the back door). Let's celebrate Spring with some bright'n'beautiful new seating.
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Wellbeing
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Yoga: a beginner’s guide
If you don’t know your asana from your elbow, let us shed some light on different styles on offer so you can release your inner yogi.
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Super-special spa breaks
Whether you're going with your romantic other, bezzie mates or gloriously solo, here's our curated pick of the very best day-or-stay spas near you.
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The future’s AllBright
Want to start your own business? Need funding to get to the next stage? Female entrepreneurs, breathe deep, smile wide and meet your new best friends.
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Does your worklife need a reboot?
Job doing your head in? Or maybe it's lack of job that's the problem? Whatever the issue, our careers agony aunt is standing by to help you.
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How to Talk ‘Careers’ with your Teen
Need some help? Here are some handy tips from professional teen career coach Eva Harrison.
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Kids
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Easter Holiday Fun: 30 Things to do with Kids
Release the little people! Your bumper Muddy Guide to the best things to do with the kids over the hols.
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Teen revision buster session, Sat April 7
GCSE, AS or A levels looming? Panic setting in? Keep calm help is at hand...
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A Google Doodle masterpiece
This Google Doodle honouring Maya Angelou on her 90th birthday is a masterpiece. Watch and be inspired. What a woman!
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Girl Power
Muddy celebrates the Women's Suffrage Centenary by saluting the sisters who dared to break barriers.
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5 Minutes with The Lost Words’ Artist Jackie Morris
You can see a beautifully curated exhibition of The Lost Words - the Hay Festival Book of the Year 2017 - at Warwickshire's Compton Verney only until Dec 17.
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Rising Star: Dinita Gohil
Muddy meets the Birmingham actor playing Viola in RSC's new production of Twelfth Night with Adrian Edmondson and Kara Tointon.
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Your Festival Wedding
From posh loos to glamping goodie bags and stiletto heel guards: 10 essential tips to planning a wedding in a field.
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