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Moving house? Sell fast and bank more £££Home staging is one of the hottest property trends right now, and a few tweaks can seriously boost your asking price. A new Berkshire estate agent is leading the way.
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Book now! Plot your 2021 social comebackThere's light at the end of tunnel, so we've found 32 ways to give your social life CPR in 2021. Here's this year's hottest tickets in Berkshire.
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Is that who I think it is…?! Our favourite music video cameosEnough bad news! We can't get enough of Harry Styles and Phoebe Waller-Bridge. So here's five favourite other times a celebrity appeared in a music video...
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Outdoor fitness! Brrrrr-ing it onGyms are closed and PE with Joe Wicks raises the heart rate in the wrong way. Embrace outdoor exercise to escape the family and witness the fitness.
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22 of the best Muddy winter walksClimbing the walls already? Wrap up warm and go in search of a winter wonderland! Here's 22 Berkshire walks to enjoy over during lockdown.
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Fast and filling recipes for an easier January
No time/energy to cook (let alone make it healthy)? Don’t worry, we’ve got you. Here are two low-effort, speedy suppers under 500 calories to feel good about.
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Tonight’s healthy dinner, sorted!
Overindulged? Try this cod one-pot from hot healthy eating guru, Dr Rupy Aujla, plus top tips on eating clean in 2021. The doctor will see you now…
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8 healthy takeaways to kickstart 2021
On a January health kick? No need to flog yourself in the kitchen to keep that halo shining. Order in from these brilliant foodie joints and stay on track.
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Vegan curious? Cook this tasty Broccoli Bowl
Eat your greens! It's Veganuary, so if you're full throttle plant-based, or fancy a meat-free moment, try this delicious and speedy recipe by chef Brett Cobley.
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One celeb chef, two winter-warming recipes
Spent all of lockdown scoffing crisps and mince pies? Whip up a veg-packed soup or hot pot from Hugh's new cookbook, 'Eat Better Forever: 7 Ways to Transform Your Diet'
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TV Saviours! What to watch this week
Another week, another seven days to roll around the house, eat crisps, pretend to homeschool and daydream about the return of double-digit temperatures. Here’s some fun TV to make it *slightly* more interesting.
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Is that who I think it is…?! Our favourite music video cameos
Enough bad news! We can't get enough of Harry Styles and Phoebe Waller-Bridge. So here's five favourite other times a celebrity appeared in a music video...
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Hello TV! This week’s 12 must-watch shows
It’s a new year but nothing much is new. No matter: we know how this lockdown lark goes. Grab a cuppa, a nice cosy blanket, load up on the carbs and settle in for the night.
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The Simple Life: pared-back properties in nature
Looking to get away from it all? Try one of these dreamy pared-back properties for a taste of pastoral living. From projects crying out for TLC to sprawling listed mansions, we’ve got it all.
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Best wellbeing podcasts for 2021
January is wellness month and while we can’t go to the gym and drink protein smoothies with our friends, we can go on long solo walks with inspirational podcasts. Here’s Muddy’s pick.
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Is your sex life suffering in lockdown?
Is lockdown 3.0 wrecking your sex life and pushing your relationship to the limits? We hear you. Read on for our expert guide on how to Covid-proof your love life.
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Is this the ultimate family escape?
A five star hotel so fab you and your kids will never want to leave. Pack your bags, Coworth Park is calling for fresh air, great food and post-lockdown fun on tap.
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20 Muddy approved attractions in Berks
From the big-beast tourist destinations to our cool insider alternatives, read on for our pick of 20 unmissable attractions in Berkshire
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Muddy reviews One Aldwych: London
Overnighter in the Big Smoke or planning a post-pandemic theatre jaunt? Treat yourself with a stay at this stunning, super-luxe hotel, just a stone's throw from the West End.
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Ideas to 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.
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Kids
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Stop fussing! And other lockdown lessons
Parenting can be a little fraught when you're essentially under siege in your own house. So we decided to talk to our young people to find out what they think we could be doing better.
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Pangbourne College, Berkshire
A co-ed day/boarding school with naval traditions nr Reading, Pangbourne College's emphasis is on courage, community and creative thinking. Tick, tick, TICK
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Best Fitness Gear 2021
New year, new fitness routine? We’re with you! Here’s the Muddy edit of stylish sportswear and accessories that’ll have you in tip-top form in no time.
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Walkies! Cool cold weather gear
Gyms are closed (as is practically everything else), so we're getting our exercise fix with some long winter walks. Here's all the gear you'll need to stretch those legs this season.
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Cosy treats for dark days
It’s cold, drizzly and dark at 5pm so it’s time to up the comfort factor with these must-have items for days indoors, including plenty of opportunities to #supportlocal.
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Natural selection: The essential no-make-up kit
It’s a trend that’s not going away anytime soon; make-up so subtle that it just makes you look like a brighter and better version of yourself. Here’s the Muddy guide.
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Chefs Jack and Scott get a roasting
Both their dads are chefs (one just happens to be Heston Blumenthal), they’re Michelin trained and they’ve just launched at home dining with a difference. Let’s meet the chefs…
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What’s cooking? Calum Franklin, The Pie Room
Fresh from the launch of his mouth-watering new cookbook, we caught up with the London Pie King himself to talk Scotch eggs, the Breville toastie masker and cooking for Axl Rose.
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Yes, people, this is Meg Mathews
Primrose Hill party queen turned wellness guru? Stranger things have happened! Muddy chats to the always glamorous Meg Mathews about her new book, self-care and, er, vagina facials.
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Weekend Escapes
Making plans? Find your perfect Pub, Inn, Hotel, Café, Restaurant or Bar across the Muddy counties.
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Newsflash! The latest local goss
Nothing happens during lockdown, right? Erm… not quite. Berkshire still has some life in it yet. Here are the latest whispers on the grapevine.
Positive pants on! 6 lockdown silver-linings
Covid fatigue kicking in? Ditch the bloody banana loaf, lock yourself in the bathroom and enjoy the simple pleasures, then plot your post lockdown escape from 3 Dec. Positive vibes guaranteed.
Superflashy newsflash! The latest local goss
Piping hot news, coming atcha! This week: a stunning boutique hotel, new pub openings and why the show must go on in theatres this Xmas.
Reading Blue Coat, Sonning
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Leighton Park School, Reading
Muddy says: A progressive first-name-only Quaker school with 65 acres in the centre of Reading, with impressive results in STEM and creative subjects.
Queen Anne’s, Caversham
A dynamic girls’ day and boarding school that’s revolutionising the way teens are taught. Set in 34 acres it boasts ‘wow’ facilities, results and a cool sixth form centre.

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