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Raising the bar: Stylish spots to celebrate the end of lockdownRemember when you could just slip on your stilettos and head out for a drink? No? Neither can we, so to refresh our memory, we're raising a toast to these stylish bars which are fully reopening this month!
MAY Muddy GuideWe're finally here step 3 on the roadmap out of lockdown #hellofreedom! Check out Muddy's May What's on Guide to find out where to go, what to do and what to book now!
City slickin': what's on in London this summerLondon's shaking off the lockdown cobwebs with a host of awesome events planned at museums, theatres and the like. Bag yourself the best tickets now with our guide to what's on in the capital.
MAY 2021: New openingsChomping at the bit to eat in a restaurant or head to the theatre? To add to all the excitement, I've got news of some brand-new openings this month! Ready? Let's go.
Spring back to fitness: 8 outdoor exercise classesLockdown weight adding a few inches around the hips? Don't sweat it - we've found seven kick-ass fresh air exercise classes in Leicestershire and Rutland whatever your fitness level.

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15 must-have accessories for outdoor dining in style

Out with the scratched melamine, in with stylish cups, cocktail shakers, candelabra, and cutlery. Here's our guide to the wow accessories that will make your alfresco meal sparkle

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TV’s Georgina Burnett on decor do’s and don’ts

Why she’ll never hang CDs from the ceiling again, plus how to get it right with colour and where to start if you’ve just bought a new property
- Want to move to Rutland? Read this first!
  
  Tempted to move to greener pastures in England's smallest county? Don't do anything until you've read these insider tips from a Rutland property pro.
- THE PIG’s sizzling BBQ burger
  
  BBQ season is upon us and we have just the recipe (with up to 63% off perfectly paired wines) to get the party started, courtesy of Muddy favourites THE PIG and Naked Wines.
Wellbeing
- Letterbox love: zestEAT
  
  Sweet stuff that can come through the letterbox has to be one of the greatest things to come out of lockdown. The best bit about this one? Raw, vegan, "healthy" chocolate Enough of an excuse to eat the entire box we think!
- Spring back to fitness: 8 outdoor exercise classes
  
  Lockdown weight adding a few inches around the hips? Don't sweat it - we've found seven kick-ass fresh air exercise classes in Leicestershire and Rutland whatever your fitness level.

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Spot the birdie: Muddy meets artist Lucy Stevens

The contemporary artist has just launched her latest solo exhibition. Here, she shares her favourite hidden gems in Leicestershire.
- City slickin’: what’s on in London this summer
  
  London's shaking off the lockdown cobwebs with a host of awesome events planned at museums, theatres and the like. Bag yourself the best tickets now with our guide to what's on in the capital.
- Clear the schedule! TV worth watching this week
  
  Still not quite warm enough to hang around outside all evening without a sheepskin coat, is it? So, get yourself indoors, sneakily hitch up the heating and watch one of these fab shows instead.
- What’s on the box? 9 shows to watch this week
  
  Feeling exhausted from too much actual face-to-face interaction? Yeah, us too. So grab yourself a cuppa, a packet of chocolate digestives, and have a bit of one-to-one time with the television.
- Unearth the remote: 9 shows to watch this week
  
  If you haven’t managed to book yourself a table at the local gastropub but are in the market for some entertainment, look no further: here’s Muddy’s pick of the best telly this week

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Raising the bar: Stylish spots to celebrate the end of lockdown

Remember when you could just slip on your stilettos and head out for a drink? No? Neither can we, so to refresh our memory, we’re raising a toast to these stylish bars which are fully reopening this month!
- 7 local brunch spots with an international twist
  
  A bona fide excuse to drink before midday, plus, it's way easier to get a table booking for a morning slot. What are you waiting for? Bag brunch at one of these Leicestershire and Rutland gems and enjoy more than just eggs on toast!
- Cocktail bars for outdoor drinking
  
  With bars now open for outdoor drinking (hurrah!), here are some of the best ones to seek out across Leicestershire and Rutland. If you need me, you'll know where to find me. Chin-chin!

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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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- MAY Muddy Guide
  
  We're finally here step 3 on the roadmap out of lockdown #hellofreedom! Check out Muddy's May What's on Guide to find out where to go, what to do and what to book now!
- May’s top releases for Children’s Book Week
  
  It's Children's Book Week! Need some new reading material for your little bookbugs? These seven new releases should have them captivated (and quiet).

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Earth Day 2021: 7 ethical indie businesses we love

From guilt-free groceries to slow fashion, here’s some of our fave indie businesses across Leicestershire and Rutland doing their bit to make a difference.
- Green age kicks! eco-cool trainers
  
  There's nothing like box fresh white trainers to put a spring in your step. The good news for the planet is that this lot tick the stylish and sustainable box too.
- Word up! Slogan sweats to buy now
  
  Can't find the words to say it yourself? Say it with a sweater! Here are eight cool slogan jumpers we're coveting right now, all from indie shops and brands.

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- Get ready to go outside: SPFs for every skin type
  
  The sun is (just) starting to make itself felt and while that brings happiness, joy and vitamin D, it also means more time outdoors. Get prepped with the best facial SPFs.
- 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.

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Spot the birdie: Muddy meets artist Lucy Stevens

The contemporary artist has just launched her latest solo exhibition. Here, she shares her favourite hidden gems in Leicestershire.
- My favourite places: designer Chloe Kempster
  
  The Chalk Paint® queen and furniture designer behind Maisie's House on TV's Money for Nothing let us in on her top local spots in Leicestershire - how many do you know?
- Six lockdown heroines to celebrate IWD
  
  It’s been a bit of a year so to mark International Women’s Day 2021, we thought we’d big up six women who have impressed, delighted and inspired us over the past 12 months.

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Top places to stop on your way to Cornwall and the South West

Driving down to your staycation and need somewhere to have lunch, walk the dog, let the kids run or even take a nap? We’ve sniffed out the best places to stop near the south-west’s major routes.
- City slickin’: what’s on in London this summer
  
  London's shaking off the lockdown cobwebs with a host of awesome events planned at museums, theatres and the like. Bag yourself the best tickets now with our guide to what's on in the capital.
- Nine divine holiday rentals to book now for an autumn break
  
  If you didn't have sharp enough elbows to get your summer holiday staycation nailed, fear not. Here are the holiday rentals to book now for an autumn weekend escape