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Superflashy newsflash! The latest Norfolk gossWe've got the low-down on brand new restaurant and bar openings, castings for a new Amazon Prime show and a dream job opportunity...
5 hottest interiors trends for 2022January means spending a lot of time hunkering down at home and with all that hunkering comes some hankering – and this month, we're after a little interiors update. Here's what's hot for 2022.
Where to drink when you're not drinkingDesignated driver, on the Dry Jan bandwagon, or just on a hiatus from the hard stuff? Try these brilliant local bars and pubs for alcohol-free tipples.
16 plant-based foodie hotspots in NorfolkWith Norwich voted the UK’s most vegan-friendly city, here’s where to go for the best plant-loving food in town and beyond. The future belongs to those who see it coming…
Commit to fit: 2022 races to train for nowOn your marks, get set, and go! Fancy challenging yourself in the new year? Then get booking onto these Norfolk races and triathlons. Lace up your trainers, take a breath, and dig deep.

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

There's loads of fab new sportswear in the shops and online at the moment. Hop, skip and jump this way for the Muddy edit.

Fancy doing something fun? Er, always! Read on for our curated picks of the best things happening near you right now

Superflashy newsflash! The latest Norfolk goss

We’ve got the low-down on brand new restaurant and bar openings, castings for a new Amazon Prime show and a dream job opportunity…
- Where to drink when you’re not drinking
  
  Designated driver, on the Dry Jan bandwagon, or just on a hiatus from the hard stuff? Try these brilliant local bars and pubs for alcohol-free tipples.
- 16 plant-based foodie hotspots in Norfolk
  
  The best places to go for top notch plant-based food in Norfolk and Norwich, the UK’s most vegan and vegetarian friendly city. Planet-loving, feel good food and the best local produce around.

The 7 best things on TV this week

We’ve got highbrow; lowbrow; cutting-edge starts; triumphant returns. All the TV worth watching — from the final series of Ricky Gervais’ After Life to a sweeping Shakespeare adaptation — is right here.
- 9 unmissable things to watch on TV this week
  
  Banish any back-to-work blues with a tip-top week of brand new telly. We’re talking the return of The Apprentice, sizzling new dramas, critically acclaimed films to stream, and more!
- Period drama hotties coming in 2022
  
  Ladies, loosen that corset lest you faint dead away! Here’s a sneak peak at the upcoming period drama men getting us hot under the collar in 2022, plus 11 more historical hotties to drool over.
- TV talk! 7 new things to watch on the box
  
  Cold nights call for good telly! From the BBC’s thrilling new psychological drama to the hotly awaited second series of The Witcher, here’s what’s worth tuning into this week.
- Seven sizzling things on the box this week
  
  Sex and the City is back, I’m a Celeb is ending — it’s all happening on the box this week. Settle in for dramas, mysteries, sci-fi and more, with our perfect Muddy picks.

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

Hotting up! Best new hotels for 2022

Introducing the hottest new hotel openings around the world. Warning: contains images of sexy bedrooms, turquoise seas and infinity pools.
- Green for go! 10 sustainable holidays
  
  Want to do your bit for the environment while enjoying your hols? Check out these eco-friendly hot spots which are clean, green and keen on a bit of luxury too.
- The must-read Muddy skiing guide
  
  Want to book a ski holiday this year but not sure where to go? Snow problem! Whether you’re a family with beginners, hitting the après ski with friends or want an extreme mountain peak adventure, read on.

House swap – what will £850k get you?

Considering a move or just need a bit of escapism from the same four walls? We’ve popped £850k in the fantasy property pot, but what does that buy you across the Muddy counties?
- Property flirt! A restored Victorian Rectory near King’s Lynn
  
  Do period properties make you swoon? Prepare the fainting couch and feast your eyes on this 4-bed stunner near King’s Lynn…
- 5 hottest interiors trends for 2022
  
  January means spending a lot of time hunkering down at home and with all that hunkering comes some hankering – and this month, we’re after a little interiors update. Here’s what’s hot for 2022.
Wellbeing
- Megan Rossi’s Prebiotic Rocky Road
  
  A traybake that’s actually good for your gut and tastes like a treat? Look no further than this clever recipe from the gut health expert’s new book
- 8 health and fitness books to kick-start your 2022
  
  New year, new bod: Get your exercise groove on with one of these new wave of bespoke fitness books catering for everyone, from angry yogis to gym sceptics

Want to learn something new in 2022?

Whether you want to learn a new skill, try a new hobby or launch into a new career, here are 11 Muddy-approved courses to help you do just that!
Kids
- Best board games to play with the family this Christmas
  
  Done Monopoly and Uno to death? Mix up your festive afternoons with these family-friendly games from Norfolk biz Zatu. Sore losers need not apply.
- Christmas gift guide: for tweens & teens
  
  Wondering what to get those mopey teens? From TikTok gadgets to trendy fashion to the all-important skincare, here are 28 hand-picked gift ideas they’ll love (even if they won’t admit it).

5 of the best… jumpers for January

Brrr, it’s chilly out! Never fear, wrap up warm with these knitted layers from our favourite Norfolk brands.
- Witness the fitness! Best sportswear to buy now
  
  There’s loads of gorgeous new sportswear in the shops and online at the moment. Hop, skip and jump this way for the Muddy edit.
- Dress up! 8 modern party wear pieces we love
  
  Update your wardrobe ready for the party season with these pretty picks from local boutiques. So nice, you’ll wear them into 2022 and beyond…
Beauty
- Hair transformation: mumsy mane, begone!
  
  Stuck in a hair rut? See Muddy Berkshire editor Rachel’s chic style update here – the third video in our series with the fabulous Haringtons salons
- Hair trends 2022: the new styles to try this year
  
  Is this the year to shake up your style? From the French bob to buttermilk balayage, awesome award-winning salon group Haringtons give the lowdown on 22’s most coveted looks

Cheers! It’s the Muddy Awards shindig!

You did it, they did it, we all did it! We all voted in the Muddy Awards 2021 and what an amazing year it’s been – so pour the gin and let the celebrations commence!
- Muddy talks parenting with Lorraine Candy
  
  “All teenage girls think their mums are a bit rubbish”. Journalist and mother of four Lorraine Candy talks parenting, moody teens and motherhood with Muddy.
- My Favourite Places: Salt Interior Design’s Holly Pagani
  
  Muddy catches up with interior designer Holly on her top spots across the county – from hidden gastro gems to Alpaca walking.