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Meet The Muddy Awards 2021 winnersYour votes have been counted and - drumroll please - the results are in. Here are your Muddy Awards 2021 winners. Go say hi, they're local you know!
11 best local delis - and nearby picnic spotsDig out your hamper and waterproof blanket then load up on scotch eggs, sausage rolls and lashings of ginger beer (ok fizz) from these divine Cambs and Suffolk delis.
Staycationer's guide to SuffolkPut down that passport - with gorgeous five-star hotels and unique glamping spots to castles and a stunning coastline, the Costa del Suffolk is holiday perfection
8 scenic summer dining spots in Suffolk & CambsFrom city rooftop restaurants to riverside tipis, we've been on a Muddy mission to find all the most scenic places to eat out in Suffolk & Cambs this summer.
Splash! 9 wild swimming spots in Suffolk and CambsIt's getting hot in here, so take off all your clothes! Now dive into our guide to the best open water swimming locations in Suffolk and Cambs. Just kindly refrain from bombing, running or petting please.

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I'm Hollie, editor of Muddy Suffolk & Cambs, here to bring you the quirky, cool and downright unmissable in the area.

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Gotta Have It

Get Festival Ready with these Wonderful Wellies!

No need to trash your fave leather or suede boots to look chic when you’re hanging out at muddy festivals this summer. Hip, stylish and practical - be the envy of all in these cow-girl wellies!

Thanks to everyone who took part this year, and helped celebrate the most awesome indie businesses across 25 counties.

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11 best local delis – and nearby picnic spots

Grab a hamper and blanket, pick up all the best goodies from these delectable delis and then make a beeline for the nearest outdoor beauty spots across Suffolk & Cambs.
- 8 scenic summer dining spots in Suffolk & Cambs
  
  Pop the cork! Here's to alfresco dining this summer in some of the best outside spaces in Suffolk & Cambs. From riverside gardens to seaside settings and city rooftops.
- Where to pick your own in Suffolk & Cambs
  
  Grab your straw hat and wicker basket: it's summer in England, which means it's time to PYO. From sumptuous strawberries to green veg to blooming bouquets, here's where to pick ‘em.

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Pop that corn! What’s on TV this week?

What have the TV gods got for us this week? A big batch of goodies, that’s what. From indie dramedys to twisty teen mysteries to a BAFTA-nominated anthology, here’s what to watch this week.
- Top TV: what to watch this week
  
  Looks like we're back to nonstop rain — but with telly this good, who cares? Catch a star-studded who-dunnit, a big-budget adventure film, and more out this week.
- Escape the heat: this week’s best TV
  
  Sometimes, when the mercury is pushing 30 degrees, the only thing to do is open all the windows, shut the curtains, draw yourself a long, cool drink and shelter in-living room. Here’s what to watch while you do it.

Little Black Book

Want to support local? Our curated pick of the most creative, unique and brilliant businesses near you.

Hawksbeck Garden Rooms, Shenfield

Potton Hall Spa, Suffolk

The Petersfield

The Old Bicycle Shop, Cambridge

The Three Hills, Bartlow

The Pint Shop, Cambridge

Ufford Park Hotel, Spa and Golf, Woodbridge

The Cambridge Gin Laboratory

Poet's House

The Punter, Cambridge

Mercado Central, Cambridge

The Cambridge Writing Retreat

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Staycationer’s guide to Suffolk

Put down that passport – with gorgeous five-star hotels and unique glamping spots to castles and a stunning coastline, the Costa del Suffolk is holiday perfection.
- Best beaches in the South & South West
  
  Heading south for the summer? Then you'll be needing our guide to the 18 best beaches including the inside line on the best activities, foodie joints and sundowner spots.
- The Muddy insider guide to The Cotswolds
  
  Plotting a UK staycay this year? Head to the Cotswolds - the honey-tinged heart of England. Curate your summer holiday in this glorious AONB with our bang-up-to-date, in-the-know guide on where to head.

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Buffalo Mozzarella with Clementine Salad

Need a new speedy lunch? Try this 15 minute fab mozzarella salad from Tart London – the super-cool caterers of choice for the fashion set (plus Naked Wines at 63% off).
- New wines to try this summer
  
  Naked Wine sommelier and Gordon Ramsay alumnus Ray O'Connor spills the grapes on why he won't pay thousands for wine, what's in his cellar - and how to dodge hangovers.
- Pan-fried sea trout with chilli and saffron broth
  
  Simple to make, yet a showstopper on the plate, this fragrant fish dish is a winner for impressing dinner party guests - especially when served with Naked Wines (at 63% off, natch).
Wellbeing
- Splash! 9 wild swimming spots in Suffolk and Cambs
  
  It's getting hot in here, so take off all your clothes! Now dive into our guide to the best open water swimming locations in Suffolk and Cambs. Just kindly refrain from bombing, running or petting please.
- Your health questions answered!
  
  Don’t understand why the weight won’t shift? Have a back that’s reminiscent of Quasimodo? Muddy puts your questions to Healthily’s chief medical officer, Professor Maureen Baker

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Back in the office? We’re here to help!

Feeling unprepared to head back to the office after a year WFH? Muddy to the rescue with eight essential Do’s and Don’ts (and yes, you will have to change out of sweatpants).
Kids
- Does the world need another online school?
  
  Pearson Online Academy UK Global thinks so! With the launch of the educational behemoth's founding school in September, Muddy gets the lowdown from Principal Jo Vigneron
- What’s on locally this summer for kids?
  
  Need fresh ideas to occupy the kids this summer? We’ve got it covered for Suffolk and Cambs, from outside cinema screenings to farmyard escapades

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Rent your clothes like Carrie!

Ethical, eco and everywhere – with Carrie Symonds showing us how to work a sustainable wardrobe, here’s where you can rewear, repair and renew your clothes in style.
- Best swimwear for 2021
  
  Nothing says summer like new swimwear. Who cares if it's the Med or the back garden, it's time to splash out. Whether it's eco, floral, striped, shaping, nautical or sporty, we've found your perfect bikini or swimsuit.
- Sunglasses to suit your face shape
  
  The weather's perked up - time for new sunnies! We have you covered with our guide to the hottest frames to suit your face shape this summer. Just don't sit on them.

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- Can Haringtons tame the Muddy mane?
  
  Fly-away hair with lots of grey? Not just me then... The challenge for award-winning hairdresser and colourist Barry was to create a style that will still look good a week later
- How to get that perfect sun-kissed glow
  
  Forget pale and interesting... we're channelling the St Tropez vibe, minus the orange tint. Here are some lotions and potions for a natural-looking tan without the UV damage

People View more
Muddy talks parenting with Lorraine Candy

“All teenage girls think their mums are a bit rubbish”. Journalist and mother of four Lorraine Candy talks parenting, moody teens and motherhood with Muddy.
- Six lockdown heroines to celebrate IWD
  
  It’s been a bit of a year so to mark International Women’s Day 2021, we thought we’d big up six women who have impressed, delighted and inspired us over the past 12 months.
- The talented locals behind The Indie Store
  
  As we gingerly step back into the real world, it's more important than ever to support local. Here some of our Indie Store businesses recount their journey and show what makes them special