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The talented locals behind The Indie Store
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.
Superflashy newsflash!!Hey lady, heads up for the cool stuff coming up. New openings, great pop up food and a bit of culture. All on your Muddy radar.
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.
Local restaurants who made it to Michelin 2021We have an impressive fifteen Michelin 2021 listings for Norfolk so get your pen and calendar at the ready and let's meet the county's gastro glitterati.

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I'm Lily, editor of Muddy Norfolk, here to bring you the quirky, cool and downright unmissable in the area.

Gotta Have It

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...

The UK’s most creative and unique independent shops, makers and producers local to you.

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Bring the bar to you: how to have a virtual night out

Counting down the days until that chilly pub garden come April? God, us too. Here’s the next best thing: bar-quality cocktails, perfect ambience, and a whole lot of glam.
- The talented locals behind The Indie Store
  
  We're all about supporting local. Let's meet the people behind the brands and find out what inspired them to make it happen.
- 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.
Wellbeing
- Superflashy newsflash!!
  
  Hey lady, heads up for the cool stuff coming up. New openings, great pop up food and a bit of culture. All on your Muddy radar.
- 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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Superflashy newsflash!!

Hey lady, heads up for the cool stuff coming up. New openings, great pop up food and a bit of culture. All on your Muddy radar.
- 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.
- 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
- Top TV: 6 things to watch this week
  
  We've unearthed this week's cream of the TV crop to save you the endless scrolling. From Bear Grylls to Patrick Dempsey we've got every genre and, erm, gorgeous gigastar covered...
- 20 Rom-Com classics blokes will love
  
  Looking for a date night movie? Suggesting a rom com to a man is like offering garlic bread to a vampire. But we've found 20 will-watch films to cosy up to.

Little Black Book

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

The Chakra Way: 8 Week Online Yoga Course

Sweet Things Savoury

Lacons Brewery

The Honingham Buck

Bruce Bramfield Home & Gifts

Become a Master Gin Distiller

Imagine SPA day package

Richard Hughes Cookery School

No.Twenty9

Eric & Dolly's, Burnham Market

Congham Hall Hotel and Spa

Dipple & Conway

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Local restaurants who made it to Michelin 2021

We have an impressive fifteen Michelin 2021 listings for Norfolk so get your pen and calendar at the ready and let’s meet the county’s gastro glitterati.
- Flipping good: four new pancakes recipes to try
  
  Had enough of lemon and sugar? Spice things up a bit this Pancake Day with an Iranian cardamom pancake, shredded duck pancake, or vegan version with blueberry compote.
- Asian-inspired healthy dinners for reboot February
  
  January didn't quite live up to your healthy living expectations? Cosy food doesn't have to come at the cost of health. Try these tasty plant-based recipes made with warming ginger and miso.

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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.
Kids
- Town Close Prep School, Norwich
  
  A stone's throw from Norwich city centre, Town Close Prep is a smart co-ed school that has wow-factor facilities, glorious outside space and a strong all-rounder offering.
- Half-term hack: the best online courses for kids
  
  Run out of ways to entertain the kiddos? Check out Muddy's list of the best online classes and workshops that you can do from anywhere across the country, just in time for half-term.

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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
- 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.
- What’s your sexy? Valentine’s Day gift guide
  
  From lacy undies and diamonds to cotton PJs and slippers - here are the gifts women *really* want this Valentine's Day. Print and give it to your partner!

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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 a dose of much-needed hydration.
- 7 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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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
- My Favourite Places – Ruth Davies
  
  Local blogger and journalist Ruth Davies gives Muddy the lowdown on her top Norfolk haunts. From bowling 'up the city' to fireworks on Cromer Pier, Ruth has a whole lotta love for our county.
- A day in the life of… a small business owner
  
  Dream of quitting your career to start your own business? We spoke to Aimee Hedley, owner of Norfolk indie Bruce Bramfield Home & Gifts who did just that!

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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.
- 20 Muddy-approved attractions in Norfolk
  
  From the big-beast tourist destinations to our cool insider alternatives, read on for our pick of 20 unmissable attractions in the county
- Muddy’s Insider Guide to the Isle of Wight
  
  This sunny little Island may be small in stature but it's packed to the brim with amazing things to check out. We've got the top tips on how to discover the real Isle of Wight.