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Spotlight
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London fun with the kidsYou're going to juggle the summer hols like a boss. Fancy a trip to London? Here's 12 fab attractions.
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Oh… My… God! Epic Erdem x H&M collabNewsflash! Take a sneaky peak at Erdem's high street collection in the Baz Luhrmann-directed teaser
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EEK! 2 competitions, 3 lucky winnersNot one, not two but THREE winners… Did you get your mitts on our prizes? Read on peeps
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Best places to take a dip and cool offMake a splash and beat the heat at Berkshire's lidos, splash zones and aqua parks.
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14 of the best UK beach cottagesTired. Sick of working. Dreaming of the beach. Yup, it’s time to book your Great British Coastal Escape.
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Top London nosh… with the kids
Heading to the big smoke this summer holiday? Check out our top places to chow down with the kids
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Happy Pretzel, Reading
A bakery but not as you know it. Happy Pretzel's bringing a continental flavour to Reading – and it's freakin' yum.
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Lunch spots for rocking dads
Dads deserve a little recognition. So spoil him with a pint and posh nosh and show the men in your life they rock!
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Boulters, Maidenhead
Mess about by the river, drink in the view and find enjoy total escapism at Boulters Restaurant & Bar.
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Best places to take a dip and cool off
Make a splash and beat the heat at Berkshire’s lidos, splash zones and aqua parks.
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Cool down with 15% Off Forest Holidays
Beautifully-appointed, luxury cabins for families set in stunning Forestry Commission woodland in the most stunning parts of the UK. And... breathe.
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Royal Ascot: hats, horses and the heat
Inside track on the hats, the heat and my steady decline from warm glow to hot mess.
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Most Read
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Media
Pippa’s big fat wedding
Invite got lost in the post? Grab your hat we’re going. Here’s the gawpers guide to James and Pippa’s big day.
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In bed with Draper
Get into bed with Draper and add zing to your zzzz. Not a hot man (oh!), but a new sexy bedlinen brand.
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EAT OUT
Berkshire’s best gastropubs
The Top 50 Gastropubs have been revealed. But how did Berkshire’s triple cooked chips stack up?
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Bikini vs swimsuit? The Muddy debate
Bikini or swimsuit? Don’t go anywhere near a sun lounger this summer until you’ve read this.
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Nothing to wear on holiday?
Summer travels looming and nothing to wear? We've got the perfect sunnies and floaty dresses.
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A* gifts for teachers
Gorgeous gifts for teachers that beat a novelty mug hands down. Plus an exclusive Muddy discount.
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Headmasters, Windsor
Belay-Hell! A spinky-spanky new hair salon offering a bespoke do, unique to you.
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Saving Face
Rubbish at putting on make up? This Charlotte Tilbury eye, cheek and face palette will sort you out.
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Best beach reads
Sunglasses on, sunlounger primed, children gagged – it’s Muddy’s best holiday books!
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Lights, camera… action
Three guilty pleasures – watching films, lounging and getting tipsy in one bundle at The Swan at Streatley.
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June’s best new books
Feel the need, the need to read? You’re in luck – the Muddy Book Club features June’s best literary offerings.
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TV Dynamite
The latest news on the best telly, as chosen by Muddy's Kerry Potter. Budge up and pass the remote.
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May’s Best New Books
Want to get lost in a good book? Schedule some 'me time', here’s our pick of the best new releases for May.
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Speedy supper – prawn pilaf
Haven't got a clue what to make for dinner? We're here to help. Well, top food writer Diana Henry is.
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Goat’s cheese & greens frittata
Step away from that tin of baked beans lady, here's a Speedy Supper for tonight courtesy of The Food Medic.
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Wellbeing
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To-do list fatigue?
Who'd like a lifestyle PA to sort out all those pesky chores? Er, YES! We have the answer for that.
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How to stop the food fight
Fussy eater in the family? Here are Food Coach Helen Halliday's tips to stop mealtime war zones.
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Want to join Muddy Berkshire?
Love Berkshire? Want to work for fantabulous lifestyle blog, Muddy Stilettos? You’re in the right place!
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Work driving you nuts?
Career crisis? Stop sitting at your desk dreaming of the greener grass. Here's five ace self-help books.
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Are you ‘blending’?
The 'work life balance' (or lack of) is over. It's all about 'blending' business and pleasure.
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Kids
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How to tame your teen?
Has your little darling become Kevin The Teenager? We've asked a top parenting expert for advice.
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London fun with the kids
Planning a trip to London this Summer? Here are 12 attractions in the capital you shouldn't miss.
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On track for a Summer of Love
It’s a Summer of Love revival going back to its rock festival roots. Robin Bextor’s the man making the magic happen at Windsor Racecourse. He’s also just happens to be Sophie Ellis Bextor’s dad.
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Curtain-twitching suspense
When Gaynor Pengelley and Julia Thum are not plotting in Waitrose, you'll find them on a towpath.
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Hey Midge, Thanks for sharing
Music, mullets and more with the little Ultravox front man. "OOOHHH VIENNAAA!"
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It’s a family affair
The Hornbys are a talented bunch. Author Gill Hornby, sister of Nick, shares her fave places.
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