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Weekly watchlist: the 10 best things on TV this weekComfies on! We've compiled ten of the best things on TV this week, ripe and ready for you to binge. From monster-packed rom-coms to Oscar-buzz dramas, it's your pick...
Superflashy NewsflashAs we emerge bleary eyed from lockdown here's the lowdown on what's new near you in Cambs and Suffolk - from toasties to tipis!
Top 50 Gastro Pubs RevealedFancy some good grub? Check out the best gastro pubs in East Anglia.
40 Best Things to do Within 2 Hours of Cambs/SuffolkIt's time to spread your wings - here's our guide to all the best things to do within two hours of home..
58 things to glam up your gardenGarden parties are go, people! But, oh God — is that really the state of the patio? Glam up the garden and impress your guests with these 58 must-have garden objects.

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

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15 must-have accessories for outdoor dining in style

Out with the scratched melamine, in with stylish cups, cocktail shakers, candelabra, and cutlery. Here's our guide to the wow accessories that will make your alfresco meal sparkle

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Easy slow-cooked lamb for a spring feast

Looking for a low-effort crowd pleaser for a post lockdown get-together? This melt-in-the-mouth lamb recipe with polenta chips is just the ticket, slow-cooked for five hours.
- 58 things to glam up your garden
  
  Garden parties are go, people! But, oh God — is that really the state of the patio? Glam up the garden and impress your guests with these 58 must-have garden objects.
- Downsizing in later life? 9 things to consider
  
  Got aging parents thinking to downsize? It pays to do your research. Here are 9 key things to look out for when you’re helping your parents find their next home
Wellbeing
- Easy! Buy these, and sleep better
  
  Having trouble sleeping? Us and half the world right now! Here's what the Muddy team have in their shopping baskets to help with some much-needed shut-eye.
- Five ways to become more Zen
  
  Whether it's social anxiety about lockdown ending, or panic that it's not coming soon enough, a new book claims the ancient art of Zen will see us through. Ready to try it?

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Weekly watchlist: the 10 best things on TV this week

Comfies on! We’ve compiled ten of the best things on TV this week, ripe and ready for you to binge. From monster-packed rom-coms to Oscar-buzz dramas, it’s your pick…
- TV worth tuning into: what to watch this week
  
  So... last week it was 24 degrees and now it's baltic, but that does mean you can hunker down in front of the box without feeling too guilty. Get something carby and put those feet up.
- The TV is calling you: 10 shows to watch this week
  
  OK, so we get it: that garden needs weeding, but you can’t scrabble about in the dirt forever. Give yourself a break and instead watch the best TV this week has to offer.
- What to watch on TV this week
  
  Stacey Dooley reinvents Through The Keyhole, plus rock and roll comebacks, Kate Winslet and Saoirse Ronan on the small screen and more in our round up of the best TV this week
- This year’s 12 must-see Oscar movies
  
  Cinemas are shut, popcorn consumption is dangerously low but the Oscar noms are in. We have the skinny on what, where and when you can watch this year's best in show.

Little Black Book

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

The Punter, Cambridge

Mercado Central, Cambridge

The Cambridge Writing Retreat

The Gonville Hotel, Cambridge

Hot Numbers Café and Roastery

The Arc Cabin, Cambridgeshire

The Orchard Tea Room

School House Rooms - Cambridgeshire

Duke House, Cambridge

The Varsity Hotel & Bar

The Lodge - Duxford, Cambridgeshire

196 Cocktail Bar

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6 posh nosh local takeaways

Desperate to sink your teeth into some fine dining at home? At your service, the fanciest takeaways Cambridgeshire & Suffolk has to offer – dig in!
- The best local delis – and nearby picnic spots
  
  Picnics on benches are THE hottest social event. Dig out your hamper and waterproof blanket, and order some treats from these divine Cambs and Suffolk delis.
- Try this light but warming spring supper
  
  Hugh Fearnley Whittingstall's healthy take on this Scottish fish soup makes for a quick and hearty but healthy supper that's perfect for cool spring evenings.

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Get your finances into shape for 2021

The beginning of the year is always about renewal, resolutions and healthy regimes. But the fallout from Covid has shown how financial wellbeing is also vital – and too often overlooked. Muddy limbers up for a money MOT.
Kids
- Whitehall School, Somersham
  
  Small but perfectly formed, this family-owned and pastorally-strong nursery, pre-, and prep school in rural Cambridgeshire tailors the teaching to the needs of each child.
- 40 Best Things to do Within 2 Hours of Cambs/Suffolk
  
  Are you ready to (gasp) leave your local area? From safari parks and city skylines to high ropes, here are the best outdoors things to do within 2 hours of Cambs and Suffolk.

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Word up! Slogan sweats to buy now

Can’t find the words to say it yourself? Say it with a sweater! Here are eight cool slogan jumpers we’re coveting right now, all from indie shops and brands.
- 2021 fashion collabs you need to know
  
  When high fashion met high street. Here are the new season fashion collabs we're lusting after this month (with surprisingly affordable price tags).
- Trouser brigade: stylish alternatives to jeans
  
  It's time to cast off the joggers and emerge from your style hibernation. We've found some comfortable but chic alternatives for those days when denim isn't doing it for you

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- Get ready to go outside: SPFs for every skin type
  
  The sun is (just) starting to make itself felt and while that brings happiness, joy and vitamin D, it also means more time outdoors. Get prepped with the best facial SPFs.
- Skincare SOS – your winter essentials
  
  Zoom close-ups making you wince? Cold winter days and dry central heating are playing havoc with our skin. Try these hero products for a dose of much-needed hydration.

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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
- What’s cooking? Justin Sharp, Pea Porridge, Bury St Edmunds
  
  We spoke to chef Justin Sharp just days before he won Suffolk's first ever Michelin Star about cooking for Albert Roux and Tom Cruise, and his favourite local foodie haunts.

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Grab the sunnies: our 2021 travel bucket list

It’s been so long, holidays have taken on a rather emotional hue. So we asked our editors how they really want to spend their annual leave. Expect cocktails, cities, and plenty of sun.
- 16 Muddy approved attractions in Cambs
  
  From the big-beast tourist destinations to our cool insider alternatives, read on for our pick of 16 unmissable attractions in Cambridgeshire.
- 16 Muddy approved attractions in Suffolk
  
  From the big-beast tourist destinations to our cool insider alternatives, read on for our pick of 16 unmissable attractions in Suffolk