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Seafood and eat it! 8 best local fish restaurantsSpend the summer at the seaside this year - and indulge in lobster, oysters and the finest fish around. From Cambs fisheries to Norfolk fine-dining, East Anglian seafood is some of the best.
Lights, camera, outdoor cinema action!So long, tiny TV screen; hello, massive outdoor cinema with classic films, sing-a-long action and street food stalls to boot. Here are the best in Suffolk, Cambs and beyond.
Brilliant Brunches in Cambridgeshire and SuffolkOh avocado on toast, how we've missed you! Brunch is back (hooray for bottomless fizz), so don't miss our round up of the top places to sink some Bloody Mary's with your bestie
What's on in June in Cambs & SuffolkThe summer is finally here, and suddenly our calendars are filling up again. Take a look at our guide to the best events taking place this month - whether you're planning date night or family time, there's something for everyone.
Their words: what kids really think of online schoolWhat if you're too scared to put your hand up in class, too exhausted to get out of bed, struggle with SEN, or too busy playing golf? Four kids explain why they made the switch and what they think of life at InterHigh, an online school.

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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.

Summer is coming and boy do we need some sunshine and some good vibes. Make everyone smile with these terrific Ts, super cool, stylish and smart.

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Chicken and mango salad with chilli lime dressing

Balmy summer days call for quick, easy and light lunches like this chicken and mango salad, ready in just 20 minutes. Pair with Naked Wines at 63% off.
- Wild mushroom and artichoke tagliatelle
  
  Veggies, pasta, wine: all the food groups represented. Rustle up this earthy, vegan dish in under an hour and enjoy in the sunshine with a glass of wine (at 63% off from Naked Wines).
- Cook this speedy summery recipe tonight!
  
  From River Cottage king HFW, this Moroccan spiced lamb and tabbouleh dish is fragrant, herby and perfect for summer scoffing PLUS pair with Naked Wines at 63% off.
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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Top 10 things to watch this week

We know it’s still light outside but if you’ve no midsummer parties planned, why don’t you come inside, put the kettle on and settle down to some excellent television?
- Pass the remote: here’s what to watch this week
  
  Too much time in the sun? Crack out the ice cream and cool down with a killer crop of telly this week. From sewing finales to father's day fodder to the big new Pixar film, here's what to watch.
- It’s TV time! What to watch this week
  
  Roll up! Roll up! We've got true crime documentaries, international football tournaments, fab Netflix films and the Norse God of Mischief for you this week. Pop open the popcorn and settle in.

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

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Seafood and eat it! 8 best local fish restaurants

Spend the summer at the seaside this year – and indulge in lobster, oysters and the finest fish around. From Cambs fisheries to Norfolk fine-dining, East Anglian seafood is some of the best.
- Brilliant Brunches in Cambridgeshire and Suffolk
  
  Oh avocado on toast, how we've missed you! Brunch is back (hooray for bottomless fizz), so don't miss our round up of the top places to sink some Bloody Mary's with your bestie
- 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!

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Revealed! The winner of our £1,000 Tide competition

Last year wasn’t all a disaster! Meet Joanne Cuckson, founder of an innovative job search website, and find out how she plans to use her winnings to increase gender diversity in her sector.
Kids
- Their words: what kids really think of online school
  
  What if you're too scared to put your hand up in class, too exhausted to get out of bed, struggle with SEN, or too busy playing golf? Four kids explain why they made the switch and what they think of life at InterHigh, an online school.
- May’s top releases for Children’s Book Week
  
  It's Children's Book Week! Need some new reading material for your little bookbugs? These seven new releases should have them captivated (and quiet).

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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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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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Top places to stop on your way to Cornwall and the South West

Driving down to your staycation and need somewhere to have lunch, walk the dog, let the kids run or even take a nap? We’ve sniffed out the best places to stop near the south-west’s major routes.
- City slickin’: what’s on in London this summer
  
  London's shaking off the lockdown cobwebs with a host of awesome events. Bag yourself the best tickets now with our guide to what's on in the capital.
- Nine divine holiday rentals to book now for an autumn break
  
  If you didn't have sharp enough elbows to get your summer holiday staycation nailed, fear not. Here are the holiday rentals to book now for an autumn weekend escape