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Nadine Baggott's top five winter skincare tipsMuddy gets the beauty lowdown on winter skin care from the social guru of skincare, Nadine Baggott.
Eight of the best dine at homeCan't think of another thing to cook during lockdown part two? Roger that. Here's my top picks for restaurant food at home - no food shop required.
Keep it cosy this NovemberIt'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.
Headline walks across the countyFancy shaking off the cobwebs? Me too! Take your pick from these stunning headline walks to energise and soothe. Whether it's an elegant town walk or a bracing beach stomp, there's something here for everyone.
What's on this week: 26 Oct - 1st NovWoohoo! Come on let's get a teeny bit excited shall we? There's no escaping it, half term and Halloween are here so let's get out for some fun and frolics.

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

Forget colour co-ordination - this year we're dressing our trees with the most bonkers baubles we can find!

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

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

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Eight of the best dine at home

Can’t think of another thing to cook during lockdown part two? Roger that. Here’s my top picks for restaurant food at home – no food shop required.
- Seven of the best farm shops
  
  Time to shop local? We think so. Let's start with our farm shops. Here's our pick of seven of the county's award-winning finds.
- 40 of the best indie coffee roasters
  
  Can't function without your morning brew? Try one of these delicious artisan blends from indie coffee roasters to kickstart your day.
- Six of the best vegan restaurants
  
  Looking for an out of the ordinary vegan restaurant? Here's my round-up of six of the best across the county, from glam to bistro.
- FARMYARD: from field to fork
  
  Looking for a vibrant neighourhood restaurant with an impressive wine list in the coolest bit of Norwich? Say hello to the latest in bistronomy.

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Muddy’s TV guide: 9 new watches this week

Bored? Not any more! Here are our top picks for new TV shows and films hitting the small screen this week. Popcorn at the ready…
- Top ten books for Christmas
  
  Fancy giving your loved one a brilliant read this Christmas or better still build a bedside stack just for yourself?
- What’s on the box? 11 new TV shows and films
  
  Nowhere to go and nothing to see? Au contraire - snuggle down on the sofa and transport yourself with the best new watches of the week.
- Where’s the remote? 14 must-watch shows
  
  Already running out of things to do as the darkness draws in? Well, put away the chess board and engage with these 14 new televisual delights instead.
- Settle into the sofa: 9 shows to watch
  
  It looks like November is going to be spent on the sofa, so make an extra-big bucket of popcorn, get into your comfiest PJs and pop one of the these on the box.

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- Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall’s winter warmers
  
  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’
Wellbeing
- Working (out) from home?
  
  Tear your eyes away from Netflix and get moving with these streaming fitness classes in the comfort of your own living room
- Lockdown anxiety: 7 ways to keep it in check
  
  Lockdown is back and with it, hours and hours to listen to the rising panic in our heads. Don’t fancy that much? Nor us, so read on for seven ways to tackle the tension.

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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.
- Mini break anyone? The best hotel deals to book now
  
  If you're hankering for a few days away from your own four walls, then you'll need these mini break deals from hotels across the Muddy counties. Race you to check in.

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Ready, steady… SHOP INDIE!

You want to ‘shop small’ but lockdown is making it tricky. Not on my watch! Our latest launch, The Indie Store, is all about supporting brilliant local retail, and here’s how you can help too.
Kids
- Get outta that house! October Half-Term fun
  
  Wot, no trick or treat? The sugar frenzy might be off for 2020 but don't worry, there's tons of stuff to keep the little people entertained this half term. Read on for the good stuff.
- How to manage back-to-school anxiety
  
  With the nation’s schoolchildren poised to go back to school, it’s a tense time for everyone. So, how, as parents, should we control our fears? Muddy finds out.

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8 stylish pyjamas for a luxe lie-in

It’s dark, cold and wet outside, so let’s hunker down with some new pyjamas that are chic enough to wear to your morning Zoom meeting (we won’t tell!).
- From tea-dye to high fashion
  
  Muddy Norfolk talks to Libby Double, designer of sustainable clothing brand The Way of Tea, on being one of 12 designers chosen to showcase their work at New York Fashion Week.
- New season fashion trends: A/W 2020
  
  The fashion mavens spoken and, yes please, we'll take that excuse for new clothes and run with it! Here are the five top trends to help you nail autumn/ winter style this year.

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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.
- 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.
- Why Stephen Fry calls Norfolk home
  
  From sea and sky views to antique bookshops and country pubs, the legendary actor and author lets us in on the secret places he most loves in the county.
- My favourite places: novelist Raffaella Barker
  
  Author of nine novels, daughter of poet George Barker and lover of all things Norfolk, Raffaella Barker shares some of her favourite places with Muddy.
- What what the celebs learnt in lockdown
  
  Lockdown has given us time to learn new skills but has it taught us something deeper? Muddy tapped five women juggling careers, babies and even a tumour, to tell all.