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Newsflash! Hot goss incomingIf it's hot and happening in Berkshire you can be damn sure I'll know about it! From a new shoppable hotel and a stately TV star, here's this week's goss.
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The talented locals behind The Indie StoreAs 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.
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Letterbox cheer: best gifts by postShare the love in lockdown (we’re almost there!) with one of these fun letterbox gift ideas, from book bundles and candles, to beauty boxes and wine.
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Feet up: 7 things to watch this weekA week's worth of great telly content, picked out across the channels and streaming sites. Put your feet up and settle in with one of these great things to watch.
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Need a top up? Where to get wine deliveredGetting through lockdown one bottle of wine at a time? It's the ultimate essential purchase. Here's where to get the best bottles delivered and support local.
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I'm Rachel, editor of Muddy Berkshire, here to bring you the quirky, cool and downright unmissable in the area.
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The UK’s most creative and unique independent shops, makers and producers local to you.
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Face off! Expressive interiors to buy now
Inject a little personality into your home with these interior buys that feature quirky facial expressions, all from fabulous local businesses on The Indie Store.
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Five fixer uppers on the market right now
No more compromise, sieze the opportunity to design your home exactly how you want it. From self build grand designs to chapel conversions we've got just the property project for you.
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Interiors inspo: bold spring refresh
Enough with cosy interiors and soft greys - here’s our edit of the fabrics, paints and tiles to lift your spirits and inject some spring into your step, hallway, walls, sofas...
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Low mood > depression > and how to tackle it
One in five people reading this feature will be suffering from some form of depression. Here's how to spot the signs and help yourself and those you love.
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Cheaper than therapy: self-help books for 2021
Being stuck inside for a year hasn’t done us a ton of good, but help is at hand. Try one of these tomes designed to get our work, home and head space in order.
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Feet up: 7 things to watch this week
A week’s worth of great telly content, picked out across the channels and streaming sites. Put your feet up and settle in with one of these great things to watch.
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Why Emerald Fennell is our new girl crush
She juggles horror and humour and always comes out on top; and from Killing Eve to The Crown to Young Promising Woman, she's written or acted in the most talked about film and TV in years
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Top TV: 6 things to watch this week
Hear-ye, hear-ye: it's this week's cream of the TV crop. Don't bother scrolling through uninspiring options — Muddy's sniffed out everything worth watching. Find it right here.
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Little Black Book
Want to support local? Our curated pick of the most creative, unique and brilliant businesses near you.
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Shall I be mum? 5 teas delivered to your door
Nothing says ‘I love you’ on Mother’s Day like a doorstep delivery of finger sarnies and scones. Here are 5 of the best takeaway Afternoon Teas in Berkshire.
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Fuss-free roast chicken with a twist
When you're tired of a roast, you're tired of life. But, boy, it's a bit of a faff. Until now. We've got two simple recipes for a fuss-free Sunday dinner.
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Need a top up? Where to get wine delivered
Getting through lockdown one bottle of wine at a time? It's the ultimate essential purchase. Here's where to get the best bottles delivered and support local.
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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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Horris Hill Prep, Newbury
Muddy says: A small, high-achieving rural prep with a brand new Lower School. We think you'll love the family vibe, welcome emphasis on individuality, 'joining in' and good manners.
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Eagle House School, Sandhurst
Looking for a co-ed day and boarding school (3-13 yrs) on the Berks/Surrey border with a strong all-rounder rep and first class facilities? Well, whaddya know!
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The 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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Wear the rainbow! Bright knits for a lockdown lift
Lockdown monotony getting you down? Here's a fun idea: brighten up your Zoom calls (and your mood) with a different rainbow knit for every day of the week.
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Let’s get physical: 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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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 much-needed hydration.
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9 divine bath oils for a long soak
We've put Blue Monday behind us. I think that calls for a relaxing bath, don't you? Here's how to make your evening soak more luxurious than ever.
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PeopleView more
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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.
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My favourite places: Sarah Burns MBE of Smart Works
When Smart Works Reading's charity chief Sarah Burns isn't riding a bike to raise £20k to support local women, where will we find her? These hangouts, of course!
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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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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 fun in the sun.
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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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Weekend Escapes
Making plans? Find your perfect Pub, Inn, Hotel, Café, Restaurant or Bar across the Muddy counties.
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Horris Hill Prep, Newbury
Muddy says: A small, high-achieving rural prep with a brand new Lower School. We think you’ll love the family vibe, welcome emphasis on individuality, ‘joining in’ and good manners.
Eagle House School, Sandhurst
Looking for a non-selective co-ed school with a strong all-rounder reputation and first class facilities? Well, whaddya know!
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
It’s hard to find fault with this boys day school in Sonning. Inclusive and amazing results. Impressed.

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