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I'm Keya, editor of Muddy Leics & Rutland, here to bring you the quirky, cool and downright unmissable in the area.

Gotta Have It

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The loveliest pubs with roomsFancy a weekend away in the countryside? The Muddy editors across 19 counties know all the best spots for a relaxed overnighter.
Britain's first forest festival comes to townThe heart of the National Forest will come alive with music, arts, crafts and more with Timber Festival next month and we cannot wait.
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The loveliest pubs with rooms

Fancy a weekend away in the countryside? The Muddy editors across 19 counties know all the best spots for a relaxed overnighter.
- EAT HERE: THE PANTRY
  
  Eat your fill at this super stylish vegan cafe/deli which serves fresh and healthy food as...
- Muddy Eats: The Bradgate
  
  This family-friendly country pub is perfectly located on the doorstep of Bradgate Park
- The George and Dragon Inn fires up the appetite
  
  This locals' fave is under new management, has had a complete makeover and the food is pretty...
- Gastro Heaven!
  
  30 of the best cookery courses in the UK to tantalise your tastebuds (and impress your dinner...

Make a dash for the seaside

You don’t have to hop on a plane to enjoy a little beach time this summer. Here are 8 stylish British staycations for inspiration
- Holiday with Poldark!
  
  The BBC bodice-ripper is back on telly yippee! Fancy hanging out in Poldark Land this summer? We've hunted down the best Cornish coastal cottages, villas and grand design rentals
- The Muddy Guide to Antigua
  
  One thing I can say with certainty – Antigua is a lot more fun than Britain when it's cold...

The latest handpicked businesses we think you’ll love

Gotta Have It

Don’t miss this print-tastic collaboration between our high street hero, & Other Stories, and cool interiors designers House Of Hackney.
- Sweat it out in style!
  
  As Olivia Newton John once sang, "Let's get physical" but don't worry we haven't recreated THAT video, but we have tested out the best sportswear around, just in time for your January fitness regime.
- Charles & Keith handbags
  
  These designer bags from Charles and Keith come with a price that won't stretch the purse strings.

Britain’s first forest festival comes to town

The heart of the National Forest will come alive with music, arts, crafts and more with Timber Festival next month and we cannot wait.
- The best alfresco cultural events to book NOW!
  
  It may not feel like it, but summer is here and we’re in for a real treat with a shed load...
- Seeking literary inspo?
  
  Well, you’re in the right place. Ready for your June installment of unmissable future...
- WIN tickets to The Barefoot Festival
  
  The Barefoot Festival aims to take you back to your roots for the weekend. So sit back, relax...
- Need a new book?
  
  Well, you’re in the right place. Muddy’s pro bookworm Kerry Potter has a bumper selection...

Vegetarian Thai Salad

Could we tempt you with this zesty, fresh and colourful Thai salad in celebration of National Vegetarian Week?
- Speedy Supper
  
  Desperately seeking dinner inspiration? We've got a 30 minute fab fish curry for you, courtesy...
- Tonight’s dinner, sorted!
  
  Rustle up this Speedy Super cod one-pot dish, courtesy of hot new healthy eating guru, Dr Rupy...
Wellbeing
- Damn the diet – try an alternative!
  
  Fruit for breakfast, skipping dessert, saying no to takeaway Friday - been there, done it and...
- When wellbeing meets wine
  
  We’re into health and fitness but we also love a Chablis or three. Sound familiar? We...

Wanna work for Muddy?

Muddy Leicestershire is looking for a brilliant intern! Could this be you or someone you know?
- Worklife need a reboot?
  
  Job doing your head in? Or maybe it's lack of job that's the problem? Our careers agony aunt...
- Find your ideal job
  
  There's more to life than a college education, doncha know. Muddy investigates some excellent...
Kids
- How food shapes your child
  
  Healthy eating habits can really change the way your kids perceive food as we found out from nutrition advisor, Louise Mercieca's new cookbook.
- Pitsford School, Northants
  
  Muddy says: A very caring, child centred school with a balance across academic and pastoral...

My Favourite Places (Meghan Markle agrees!)

Cliveden House is one of Meghan Markle’s favourite places – she spent her pre-wedding night here – but where does the historic country house hotel’s owner Natalie Livingstone favour?
- Say hello to Clara Amfo
  
  Winning TV quiz Pointless, playing basketball with Justin Bieber, crying over Oprah Winfrey...
- The RSC’s new Juliet
  
  Super-modest and down-to-earth Glaswegian actress Karen Fishwick is a girl after our own hearts...
- ARTIST’S HANGOUTS
  
  Francesca Simpson reveals where she likes to hang out in our ‘hood.
- Moz the Monster creator
  
  Illustrator Katy Halford has been sketching for as long as she can remember. Her work includes...